This event in which office workers sprinkle water dressed in their yukata (traditional Japanese summer vestment) took place in Marunouchi, Tokyo. It was done as a part of the “Tokyo Uchimizu Project 2010” sponsored by the city’s Ministry of environment and other organizations. This year’s was the event since it began.

The location was in the middle of Gyoko Street which connects the Tokyo train station and the imperial palace. About 900 people gathered at around sunset, and together they splashed water onto the surface of the street with a ladle. The water used, about 600 liters worth, came from the savings for gardening and for disasters.

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2010.07.17.

First off is the typical historical sight of Osaka, the Osaka castle. Its history stretches back to more than 400 years being the symbol of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. Around Osaka-jo, it has become a park where people can rest and refresh.

Just by looking at this wonderful stonewall, we can imagine Hideyoshi Toyotomi’s power as a person to unify the function of Japan.

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