Monday, May 3, 2004
the stars and stripes #3
“the stars and stripes” are everywhere in the u.s. i love the japanese national flag but we japanese have mixed feelings about our flag since it often reminds us of “colonialism” during the wwII. i wish i could be proud of “hinomaru” (the japanese national flag, “the rising sun”). it’s simple but beautiful flag. at least for me.
{ 3 images today }
This is a great shot.. . hey.. every country has its moments, moments its countrymen arent proud of or don’t like to think about… but the japanese have a rich and wonderful history.. don’t let one moment in all of its time effect its beauty and wonderment for you.
美しい星条旗ですね。たまたま二日くらい前に、僕もお店に来たカナダ人と似たような話をしてました。日本人の愛国心とかについて。そういえばcolonialismって言葉が出てこなくて苦労しましたが。:-)
ちなみに僕も、日の丸って好きです。美しいですよね。その昔、アメリカ政府が売ってくれと言ったとか言わないとか聞いたことがあります。
それにしても、愛国心を堂々と表明できるアメリカ人をうらやましく思います。日本人もそうありたいなと。
the american flag has had a lot of bloodshed and injustice done under it to. be proud of the good and work to correct the bad!
thank you all. you guys are so thoughtful.
never be ashamed of your national flag – the hinomaru is one of the most beautiful.
very nice series, thank you.