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Japan – a photographer’s dream

The ancient and modern worlds of Japan are both enchanting and exciting, as 2017 Year 7 student – Gil Stewart-Lambert – discovered during his holidays.

A keen photographer, Gil was looking forward to capturing on camera the highlights of his trip. Gil writes …..

At the end of last year I travelled to Japan. I enjoy taking photos, and these are just a few of my favourite images. In the first few days I lost my camera, so I had to buy a new one (of course!!). We eventually figured out that the lost camera might have been left in a shop in Asakusa; four days later we went back, and it was still there…what an amazing country! I used a Canon 200D, 18 – 55mm lens. These photos were taken in Tokyo and in the Fuji-San region.

Made in Japan

Another Year 7 student from 2017 – Angelo von Moller – is a collector of all forms of art and vintage Japanese objects. At the fabulous Melbourne Fair in November last year, Angelo was thrilled to find this beautifully illustrated 1950s children’s book from Kasasagi Fine Arts  – and they were excited to meet Angelo who is their youngest collector!

Angelo writes about his collection and the favourites of his Japanese toys …..

The collection started out with a US Air Force plane which my dad had been given for Christmas in 1975. I then realised how unique this style of toy was from any other in the current day. On my weekly travels to the Camberwell Sunday Market to search for paintings and other items, I found a couple who were downsizing and they had around 5 or 6 little turtle/bugs. Recognising this style I picked one up to see if it was what I thought it was. I saw the markings ‘Made in Japan’ and bought them - the collection of toys continued. My most favourite in the Japanese collection is the No. 642 Bulldozer. I just love all its colours and, although it’s not complete, it still is very nice.