_{("Buddha and Poet")}

Exploring Japan, one thing you will immediately notice is that there are stone statues of various Buddhist deities everywhere, usually Jizo-sama, but others as well. You might find yourself hiking in the forest in the middle of nowhere and come across a well worn Buddhist statue, often with fresh cup of water or saké in front of it, telling you that someone tends the statue, even in the middle of nowhere. It is strange at first, but also somewhat pleasant to come across. You meet Buddha in the oddest places in Japan.

#1–10 — Haiku of Japan :: Collection #1
#11–20 — Haiku of Japan :: Collection #2
#21–30 — Haiku of Japan :: Collection #3
#31—40 — Haiku of Japan :: Collection #4
#41–50 — Haiku of Japan :: Collection #5
#51—60 — Haiku of Japan :: Collection #6
#61 — Turncoat Umbrella
#62 — Ten Autumns
#63 — Scattering Leaves
#64 — Gravekeeper
#65 — To Kill an Ant
#66 — Frosty Rose

I post one photo everyday, as well as a haiku and as time allows, videos, more Japanese history, and so on. Let me know if there is anything about Japan you would like to know more about or would like to see.

Who is David?
	David LaSpina is an American photographer lost in Japan, trying to capture the beauty of this country one photo at a time.