Japanese Occupation
Edo Fu-ring
(March 31, 2016)
March 31, 2016, Tokyo, Japan - Masayoshi Shinohara checks the finish of a wind bell he has just blown from a blob of molten glass at his workshop in downtown Tokyo on Thursday, March 31, 2016. Traditional Japanese wind chimes have captured the hearts of Japanese with their beautiful sounds since the 18th century when Dutch glass making techniques were first introduced to Japan. One of the characteristics of the authentic Japanese glass wind bells is that the painting is done from inside in order to keep the colors from fading. (Photo by Haruyoshi Yamaguchi/AFLO) VTY -mis-