I usually work for a company as a programmer, and travel all over Japan on weekends and holidays alone with a camera. I always talk a lot with the locals.
They happily talk about their hometown and history to me.
They happily talk about their hometown and history to me.
Its expression is beautiful, very shining, and it is no different from beautiful nature.
There is a saying "一期一会（Ichigoichikai）" that comes from the Japanese tea ceremony.
"When You face the tea ceremony, You think that it is a once-in-a-lifetime encounter that You will never repeat, and You are prepared to do your best."
When I talk to the person in front of me, It look into the other person's eyes and try to speak with sincerity .
The encounter between people is really wonderful, and it is fun to meet each other on the road. When I part from them, I say, " I will come again."
Hope for their happiness and health, and where they have a connection.
This year, I was able to meet again with the owner of the cafeteria that was taken care of in Yamagata Prefecture.
I couldn't help but smile at the unchanging appearance.
Meet many people, talk to many people, and learn.
I continue to make a work without forgetting to thank you for the wonderful encounter.
Each of my works was created with such encounters and thoughts in mind.
The activity period of my photo is 2-3 months, but I would like to plan a trip looking forward to a wonderful encounter next year as well.