Travel Photo: A Sign in a Museum

Former Japanese Naval Underground Headquarters

 

 

 This photo was taken in the museum located above the tunnels at this site.

It tells how civilians were conscripted to assist the military with their war.

The military policy of "local procurement" provided an economical labor force.

Women and children were used for construction projects and, other things.

400,000 innocents were stuck in the battle zone.

Okinawans remember ! 

 See an image from this site featured in Photography Tip: Leading Lines

Photo: Editor's Pick for the Month of May 2012

Shuri Castle Gate

The hunt for tunnels has been put on hold temporarily but, I'll keep you posted.

Meanwhile, I have to chase down these two girls who modeled for the above photo.

Whenever someone poses for a picture and it becomes an Editor's Pick they get a print from me.

Instead of traveling up north to Motobu, I have business to do down in Naha.

N. Korean Tunnels, Zero. Marilyn Monroe, Two: A Photo Essay

Yesterday's breaking news was the discovery of a tunnel in Motobu Okinawa, Japan.

It seems it was dug with the assistance of some North Koreans back in the 1940's.

What in the world were any Koreans doing digging tunnels on the Ryukyu Islands, ever ?

So, the mission, today, was to grab cameras and find the tunnels.

We scored a big zero on tunnels but, found an interesting Cafe.

The upstairs and downstairs were full of antiques and treasures from around the world.

Pharaoh statues, Old World globes, horns and trinkets were everywhere.

Even a knight in armor was standing in a corner.

Under the stairwell, that poster of Marilyn Monroe caught my eyes but, I wouldn't dare move it.

If the North Koreans were really here, they may have bobby-trapped the place.  Hah !

So, the zoom lens was used to get a little closer.

No luck finding the North Korean tunnel but, we'll go back again later this week.

 

Two Marilyn Monroe posters made the trip worthwhile.

It's hard to believe the North Koreans were digging tunnels here.

But, if I find any evidence, after I shoot it with a camera, I'll let you know. 


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