The people of Japan

Before the Tsunami, when I was still at the conceptual stages of this blog, I was planning on posting some pictures of Tokyo. These would have highlighted the controlled chaos of the fish markets, the impeccable order of the temple complexes and the relative uniformity of Tokyo's 30-million inhabitants.

But Japan is much more than Tokyo and always will be. The people of Japan, be they urban or rural, clearly define the spirit of Japan. Here are some photos that show the warmth, caring and love of the Japanese people.

Young Taiko drumming enthusiast at Ueno Park in Tokyo

Father and daughter at the Asakusa Temple complex

Students posing for a class photo at the Nagasaki  Atomic Bomb Memorial