Still walking

 The cherry blossoms were not quite out yet, but the world was definitely starting to turn pink.

 This hedge had been cut and now looked white at the tops. It did not appear that the bushes had started to grow yet, probably to cold for that.

 These cherry trees form a tunnel when they are in full bloom. There is much more traffic on this road at this time of year because people want to go through the tunnel.

 This is the Jodo Sect Buddhist temple near my apartment. The roof at the left is the bell tower where they ring the bell at 6:30 every morning.l

 In the parking spot in front of a beauty parlor, I found this old jeep. It was a bit rusty in spots but otherwise seemed to be in good condition.

This is the station building in Izumi Chuo. The culture center where I took art lessons before the earthquakes was in the curved portion at the very top. The center has been closed since the tremors because the ceiling collapse and the fire sprinklers flooded the place. On this day there were two men working on the roof. Maybe they will open again soon. I have not been able to find anyone who knows what their plans are.