What is your favorite?
W I like no. 4. I was sick before. I think the religion I am with helped cure me. This is a good shot.
J What do you like this one?
W It shows inside of my home. Because the religion I worship is important, I hope other people pursue this religion. It will benefit them.
J As you said, the religion is important for you. And, you seem to pray every morning. Do you have in mind when you pray?
W health for our family. and, I pray for their competence in their works.
When did you take picture of this? Well, (on the wall of the room) there are pictures frames for my daughter, my husband and honorable prize from the government.
J What is your first impression when you see this selection?
W I have a feeling. It's very good. This is our home. Some shots show me and my husband.
J I would like to ask some questions about each of these photographs. Would you answer for that?
W Yes.
J What do you think about no.1?
W Our home looks torn down. In spite of that, it's a good shot. I didn't know there is a basket on the top of the roof.
J How old this home is?
W Well, I bought it before I turned 30 years old. Now, I'm 80 years old.
J 50 years old
W Right. during the colonial rule of Japan. We revamped it one time. It's very old. Some part of our home will be gone because there will be a pathway to be built for firefighters.
J For no.2, what do you have in mind to see this?
W There are rich people living in the skyscrapers. Because they are so tall, they have shadowed our home. It's like Sun goes down at 4 pm. That bothers me. It gets dark early because its tall building. But, I think it would nice if I live in that good building because I won't be able to live there.(laugh)
J For no.3, this shot is from night.
W Yes, this is our home. Since a new pathway will be constructed, this shot you had will be the last.
J Do you think you want to live there(in the high skyscrapers)?
W Of course. It would be very nice if I can live there. But, it's expensive to pay all expenses I might pay. I can't afford it.
J But, since you've lived here nearly 50 years, I think you don't mind living here?
W I wish I could stay here until I die unless we are forced our of this house by the government. I feel very comfortable but, I can't help it.
J Do you have anything uncomfortable if you have any.
W Some. Because the bathroom is located outdoor, we need to take a trip to get there. Other than this, it's OK for me to stand.
J Is there any issues in winter and summer?
W No. it's cool in summer and warm in winter.
J. Look at no.4, what can you say about it?
W The moment I prayed in the morning. When I was 50s in my age, I was very sick. Because of this religion, I believe I was able to survive. I am always aware of it. This faith, I believe, also benefits my children. I always wish them the best. I feel grateful because my children live well.
J How about no.5? You seem to use a separate room from your husband and even to lead a somewhat independent life. Why?
W Everything is complex if we use the same room. different life style. He likes to drink and watch tv all the time. We have a different taste of tv shows. That bothers me. Ever since I was sick, when I was 60s or 70s, we have used a different room. And, as we get older, it happens naturally.
J In no.6, this is your husband's room. How do you feel when you get in the room?
W It's cleaned up. I doesn't like me to clean his room up. If I place his stuff in a different spot, he's furious about it. So, I never touch his belongs. I don't care what he's doing in his room. It's natural it's happening.
J For no.7, you've never been where he works, have you?
W No.
J How do you think he works in that field?
W I think that's good. He wakes up at 5 am and goes to his work after breakfast by bus. He can get a fresh air. He said it's good to work with other people there. And, he think it's so fun not to recognize how time passes by.
J For the last, this shot is from the temple where you occasionally go and pray.
W This is a good shot. It's part of Buddhism, but has a different tradition.
J How do you feel when you serve?
W I feel good. Feel like becoming fresh. There are more than ten temples, which was just one in the past. You would be richer if you have this faith.
J For the last question, there are eight photographs which are intended to portray your life. Do you think there are something missed?
W Well. For this(she's pointing no.5), I prepared meal. And, he washed up his face. I think some shots where I work at home are missed.
J You mean the shot of meal prepared or something like that?
W Yes. In the first shot, the roof has always been like that.
J OK. thank you for your time.
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