gained a deeper appreciation of Japan¡¯s ubiquitous vending machines one harsh night in his Hokkaido hometown of Wakkanai, Japan¡¯s northernmost city.
Roadside Lights, by Eiji Ohashi.44 pagesZEN FOTO GALLERY, Photography.
Caught in a fierce snowstorm, he was able to navigate his way home only by the lights of the surrounding jihanki. Seeing the glowing appliances in a new light, as analogous to the Buddhist Âá¾±³ú¨ effigies that also stand along roadsides and are said to be guardians of travelers and children, he turned his lens on vending machines initially as a way of expressing his gratitude.
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