Nagoyish

Photographs, in collections

Nagoya & elsewhere

A raised black emblem and Mitsuya lettering cast shadows on orange vertical siding.

Letters With Elbows

Oversized blue geometric lettering fills a weathered pale sign above a metal shutter.

The Walls Have Notes

A tall stack of colorful business signs projects from a building beside overhead wires.

The Sign Has Left the Building

White rabbits leap across yellow curved lines beneath a yellow crescent on purple metal shutters.

Closed, but Still Performing

A narrow barber storefront has a striped awning, closed shutter, and lush potted plants below a balcony.

One-Shop Wide

A broad purple coffee awning covers a small storefront beside a green facade, bicycle, and pruned tree.

Coffee Before the Cup

A black cat figurine with long gold whiskers and a red collar sits on a low wall.

The Unofficial Welcome Committee

A long row of weathered stone figures wears vivid red bibs behind a pale roadside railing.

Quiet Company

Dense vines surround a small cafe building with a large Coffee sign and weathered striped awning.

The Plants Have Taken the Lease

Rows of bent ventilation ducts line an industrial facade above stacked pallets and containers in black and white.

Pipes With Opinions

Open ends of assorted metal pipes face outward from a rack above chipped green panels.

The Workshop Kept Everything

A silver and purple compact car is covered in ornaments, decals, chains, and a roof-mounted loudspeaker.

Wheel Estate

Tall reflective panels fragment a courtyard scene of white metal chairs, tables, trees, and nearby buildings.

The Window Has Several Opinions

Vivid pink light trails form looping curves against a nearly black background.

The Street Refuses to Sit Still

A perforated canopy casts dense rectangular light patterns over parked cars and pavement in black and white.

Sunlight Doing the Carpentry

Three gray squares align across a turquoise metal panel beneath heavy brown rust streaks.

Rust Never Sleeps In

Black outlines divide a diamond mosaic into green, blue, yellow, and pale triangular sections.

The Buildings Are Doing Shapes

A long concrete staircase descends between stone retaining walls with a pale central handrail and overhanging trees.

Please Proceed One at a Time

A large pale domed roof rises among city buildings with dark mountains stretching across the background.

The Sky Has the Floor

Three mismatched pedestal chairs, including a bright red seat, stand on a brick sidewalk.

Objects Between Appointments

A white drink vending machine stands against a vivid pink wall beside air conditioners and stacked crates.

Coin-Operated Neighbors

Two people walk away along a brick street, one wearing a striped robe and brimmed hat.

Passing Through

A cream-colored curly-haired dog on a leash looks upward with its mouth open against green foliage.

Unpaid Neighborhood Watch

A narrow red wooden door with a mail slot is set into a pale block wall.

Images of Mild Interest