Patterns

There are some lovely patterns and textures all around, for a few years now I've been photographing patterns in Japan as I come across them. Here are some examples.

Temple in Mashiko

Dowager's roof in Kanegawa

Fuel for a pottery kiln in Kyushu

Shoe market in Korea

Fish market in Pusan

Charring, for fire-proofing, warehouse in Kurashiki

Sumo flags  in Tokyo

Leeks in Nagano

Walnuts in Tochigi

 

Retaining wall in Tochigi

Paper cranes in Gunma

Tatami mat flooring in our house

Irises in Gunma

Fuel for kiln in Mashiko

Bark at Mitsumine temple

Rice in Saitama

The antique  radio stall in Urawa
























Anti-tsunami blocks, Myagi

Religious plaque, Tochigi

Wishes at a temple, Shimane

Rice in Nagano

Roof in Kuratsu

Temple fence in Kanagawa

Little Buddhas in Kanagawa

Perismmons in Tochigi

Old door in Chigasaki

Paper cranes