1973. Saito Sensei at the waterfall
Photo: Mary Bartlett
Saito Sensei at the Waterfall
Tag: casual
At the Waterfall
1973. On a hot, unbearably humid day, thoughts of bicycling through the rice fields to the famed waterfall (taki) proves irresistible. Looks like Hans Goto, Mary Barlett, Ulf Evanås, Darrell Bluhm, and probably Narita-san.
Photo: Mary Bartlett.
In the Shokudo
1973. In the shokudo. Saito Sensei’s soba and cold beer with lunch. The best on a hot, humid day. As ever, light bulbs remain unshaded. No television either. Rules posted.
Photo: Mary Bartlett
Okusan and Saito Sensei
1973. Okusan and Saito Sensei in front of the dojo
Photo: Mary Bartlett
Kazunari
1973. Iwama. “Kazunari”. Relaxing after the monthly visit of Honbu Aikikai for the “juyoka matsuri”, or “Celebration of the 14th of the month”. Mrs. Saito (okusan) shows how to keep baby Kazunari happy with “beer for tots”. Kazunari later lived in the house next door to the Saitos. Corri Geffen is in front.
Photo: David Alexander
In His Garden
1973. March, Iwama, with Saito Sensei in his garden. Takako & David Alexander have just moved to Iwama.
Photo: David Alexander