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These pictures and links go along with the story, “Fast Forward” from chapters 28 through 52. |
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(2nd) Picture Gallery for F |
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First, New Year’s is THE big holiday for Japanese. Many people take part in forget-the-year parties called “Bonenkai” before the New Year and “Shinnenkai” welcome-the-year parties after. Below are some examples of New Year decorations.
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The Kohaku Uta Gassen is a big part of modern New Year’s celebrations The enka singers in particular are an important tradition.
More info: http://www.quixium.com/enka/ |
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Hatsu-hinode (first sunrise of the year), Hatsu-mode (first temple-visit of the year) And Japanese temples during the holiday.
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In chapters 40 and 41, Hiro and Matsuo visited Matsuo’s mother’s house. |
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Tokyo Courthouse, Family Court, and the judge.
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Postage stamps featuring Misora Hibari.. Her song was voted the best song of the 20th century.” |
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Mamori luck charms |
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Offering box |
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A statue at Sengaku Temple |
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An ema plaque |
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Pictures of Atami, the city where Matsuo’s mother lives. Atami in the past and today (keep clicking ‘next’ on the second link and you’ll cycle around to Izusan shrine). |
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In chapter 32, Shuichi sent Eiri an E-card |
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In chapter 35, Matsuo and Hiro visited Hiro’s parents’ house. |
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Above: Hiro’s room. Right: Hiro’s mom. Both of these pictures are from Gravitation vol. 1, by Maki Murakami |
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During New Year’s, there are a number of traditional games to play.
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Hagoita paddle |
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In chapter 28, Ryuichi’s Tokyo apartment is described. Below is a picture of his kotatsu table. |
