Orange Orchard

2002, 22" x 22"
Ryoshu Collection

Traveling through the islands of Japan, we see rows of fruits and vegetables cultivated on the mountain slopes.  Terraced farming is a common practice in this country, where arable land is scarce.

climbing steps to heaven

aroma of oranges

Izu peninsula*

*      Located in the southwest of Tokyo, it runs into the Pacific Ocean.