Friday, January 17, 2025

Osaka Kids

Waiting to Cross (Osaka) - Japan  2024

Kids (Osaka) - Japan  2024

Top photo: she was quite anxious, because her friends were across the street. We were a little concerned that she might jump the gun, but no, she waited for the green light, then dashed over.

"Early in the morning or late afternoon, you’ll see them traveling in clusters; small, near identical boxy bags strapped tightly upon the backs of only slighter larger Japanese elementary school children. These bags are known as randoseru. Carefully crafted, incredibly durable and often rather expensive, they’ve been a staple of everyday Japanese schoolwear for over a century."

Next: taken from the hotel's shuttle bus.

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