Photography
Photography and photo essays, through the lens of Ariel Hudnall.
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P is for 道
is for michi, or the Japanese word for Path. The trail marks the path, literally and figuratively, and Japan has no shortage of roads for you to travel. Whether you’re planning to embark on the 88-Temple Pilgrimage, or simply taking a short Sunday stroll, there is always a new one awaiting you. Paths line gardens,…
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O is for 温泉
is for onsen, or the Japanese word for natural hotsprings. Onsen are the hidden delight of Japan. Many foreigners are turned off by the idea of getting naked with a bunch of foreign people you don’t know, but it is by far my favorite activity to pay for. NJ and I have been known to, like…
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N is for 夏
is for natsu, or the Japanese word for Summer. It’s hard to talk about Japan without talking about summer. The smells, sights, and sounds of the season are distinct. Shaved ice, night markets, greasy foods on a stick –– while American county fairs are for a couple of weekends in July, Japan celebrates summer for a…
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M is for 山
is for yama, or the Japanese word for Mountains. Ever since I was little, I’ve always lived in nature. But nature for me was rivers and forests, not the sprawling, towering landscapes of Japan. There’s not much flat area here. Peppered even in the middle of rice fields, small hills bubble up from the depths of…
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L is for 土地の人
is for tochi no hito, or the Japanese word for Locals. No country can really be home without the flavor of its local residents, and Japan has its fair share of characters. From cosplayers to upright business men, there’s a sort of quirky, fun-loving, gentle nature about the people here that has always made me feel right…
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