Daibutsu, Kamakura

Daibutsu, Kamakura
Daibutsu in Kamakura, June 2010. There were thousands of school kids visiting that day. It was still great fun.

Friday, March 09, 2012

Japan U.S. Mail Box

I found this house during a walk around Otawara, Tochigi-ken. I liked all the green vegetation around the entrance but what really caught my eye was the mail box. Sorry you can't make it out in the photograph but the mail box says U.S. Mail. The front door and little parking spot are a mere few feet from the road. I like how homes in Japan are closer to the roads, especially the quieter, narrower roads. It gives it a more intimate feeling for me.


4 comments:

  1. Now there's an unexpected sight!

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  2. I've actually seen US mailboxes at other places in Japan too. Some people in Japan think it's interesting I guess.

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  3. My question is does the Japanese Postman pull the lever up when there is mail in the box like they do in the USA?

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  4. Hmm, that's a good question Tony. Next time I go to Japan I will watch to see if postman pulls the lever. :)

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