I often write longhand in a memo book while on the train. In today's world where everyone has their face glued to a smartphone, my unusual behavior does occasionally get some questioning glances.

writing with pencil
on the train
everyone staring

The staring may also have to do with the fact that I'm a foreigner in a land where 99% of all people are Japanese, but the fact remains that I do get more stares that usual when I pull my memo book and pencil out.

I also bring origami paper with me usually and make some use of it.

little crane
a new life
from paper

I get stares for this too. Crazy foreigner. But I also get some smiles, which is much better.

This mini haibun brought to you by coffee and my son's nap, may it last another few hours.

The haiku at the beginning was originally composed for the Writer's Block renga. The photo is for the Thursday color challenge, which is green, and the second haiku was written on the spot, but is a variation of one I've written in the past.

I post one photo everyday, as well as a haiku and as time allows, videos, more Japanese history, and so on. Let me know if there is anything about Japan you would like to know more about or would like to see.

Who is David?
	David LaSpina is an American photographer lost in Japan, trying to capture the beauty of this country one photo at a time.