May 2011 | shiftyshutters

Takada Chuo Bowling Haikyo

Discovered this old Bowling alley haikyo in some side streets while taking a bike ride. Apparently it has been closed a few years now and it is starting to decay slowly.

Paint falling away.

A large piece of machinery which was once probably worth something.

Takada at Night

Takada is ranked in the top 3 places in Japan for veiwing Sakura at night.

Lucky enought to live 5 minutes from the park!

Sunset over Maze's Rice Feilds

Maze Circuit

Maze Circuit - Opening Round of Drift Muscle

100 Years of Skiing in Japan

Celebrating 100 years of skiiing in Japan and it all started in my city, Joetsu!

The sakura bloomed a little late in Joetsu this year. The festivities at Takada Park were toned down too after the recent events in Japan. But when they bloomed it was as expected.. awesome! I went out multiple times to enjoy something that is only around for a week before they fall to the ground. Here are some images taken over a span of 6-7 days.