In November
The Flying Carpet
honors the remarkable people
encountered in Japan
The Flying Carpet
honors the remarkable people
encountered in Japan
The Shirakawa Maiko of Kyoto
Andy Bender, Our Fearless Leader
demonstrating his train door maneuver
that saved the day
demonstrating his train door maneuver
that saved the day
The Onomichi Taiko Drummers
The Caped Avenger in Onomichi
(Photo by Susan Dierker)
(Photo by Susan Dierker)
Chikuho Mimura-san
Kunisaki Bamboo Artist
Kunisaki Bamboo Artist
Okazaki Papermaker
Uchiko Candle Maker
of the Mori family
Hisao Takechi-san
Uchiko Basket Artist
Uchiko Basket Artist
Kiyo Yamada-san
Uchiko Silk Screen Artist
Uchiko Silk Screen Artist
and Designer
Kakuo Kaji-san
Tokushima indigo workshop
leader at Buaiso
Furoshiki Dyers par excellence
at Buaiso
at Buaiso
Victoria Bojangles
on the ferry
on the ferry
between Beppu and Uno
The Flying Carpet
a shadow of her former self
on Naoshima
a shadow of her former self
on Naoshima
Special thanks to Nancy,
Steve and Andy
and to all the amazing artists
and the best travelers ever
Steve and Andy
and to all the amazing artists
and the best travelers ever
