Japan Okayama Castle Travel Photography Review

Okayama Castle Travel Photography. Okayama Castle is a Japanese castle in the city of Okayama in Okayama Prefecture in Japan. The main tower was completed in 1597, destroyed in 1945, and replicated in concrete in 1966. Two of the watchtowers survived the bombing of 1945 and are now listed by the National Agency for Cultural Affairs as Important Cultural Properties.

In stark contrast to the white "Egret Castle" of neighboring Himeji, Okayama Castle has a black exterior, earning it the nickname Crow Castle or "castle of the blackbird". (The black castle of Matsumoto in Nagano is also known as "Crow Castle", but it is karasu-jō in Japanese.)

Today, only a few parts of Okayama Castle's roof (including the fish-shaped-gargoyles) are gilded, but prior to the Battle of Sekigahara, the main keep also featured gilded roof tiles, earning it the nickname Golden Crow Castle.1

On the day of the tour, I have been taking photos when I got off the car. I saw the castle from a far away, I started taking a photo. I do not miss any chance to catch middle and close distances castle. When I left, I kept looking back and took photos, and then selected the most beautiful shooting angles from many photos to show here.

In addition, you need to pay to enter the castle. When I entered the castle, I first go to the top floor of the castle. There can see around the castle environment on the top floor. However, there with the thick wooden window frames, it is not beautiful to take a photo. The castle has exhibited the related historical relics, the records of the past castle owners, the equipment of the generals and soldiers are very beautiful. If you have the chance to visit Japan Okayama. You must visit this castle. Use public transport is also very convenient. In Okayama, You may not need to rent a car to travel. It is because the famous location to another famous location distance is near.

YouTube vacation video link, the timeline at (12:30):
https://youtu.be/FfvzMY0rkjI

Okayama Castle Travel Photography

All photos were taken by Ken Pang.

Japan - Okayama - Travel Photography Review

Japan - Okayama - Manekineko Art Museum
Lucky Cat Travel Photography Review

日本 崗山 招財貓美術館

Manekineko Art Museum Lucky Cat Travel Photography. I was very impressed with this trip. That day morning, after eating breakfast,  we plan to take a taxi directly to the destination,  it is because the bus stop is too far away from the destination.

When we arrived at Manekineko Art Museum. We can see many beautiful cat decorations outside the museum and in the garden. The luck cat is made of different materials e.g. stone, wood, ceramics, art animation, etc..., and there are also many in the museum.

The most special part, there has drawn a lucky cat by myself, but that is need to an extra fee. You can see the last two photos. 

If you have a chance to travel to japan Okayama, You must plan to go to Manekineko Art Museum to visit the lucky cat.

YouTube vacation video link, the timeline at (7:00):
https://youtu.be/FfvzMY0rkjI

Manekineko Art Museum Lucky Cat Travel Photography

Lucky Cat Animation

Cat's eye is LED TV. It is playing about cat graphics animation.

You can visit this link to watch the animation, timeline at (8:10).

YouTube: https://youtu.be/FfvzMY0rkjI

Paint Ceramics Lucky Cat.

In the Lucky Cat Museum, there has an art room the name is "Lucky Cats House".  You can buy an all-white ceramics lucky cat. In a period of time, you can paint colors and patterns on the all-white ceramics lucky cat. I have two very lovely cat dolls in my house, it is Jacob Cat. Jacob cat is famous in the world. My wife and I drew the Jacob cat dolls on the ceramics lucky cat. The Jacob ceramics lucky cat dolls, now displayed in the decoration cabinet. I often see a pair of Jacob ceramics lucky cat, which brings me good travel memories.

Japan - Okayama - Kibitsu-jinja Shrine Travel Photography Review 

日本 崗山 吉備津神社 

Kibitsu-jinja Shrine Travel Photography. Kibitsujinja Shrine was rebuilt in 1425, the building at the heart of the shrine has been designated a National Treasure. The shrine’s grandest feature is its large corridor some 360 m long. The rear of the corridor. Visitors can see beautiful seasonal flowers on both sides of the corridor. Cherry blossoms in spring, peonies & azaleas in May, most notably the 1,500 hydrangeas that fully bloom every June in the “Ajisai-en Garden”. Peach-shaped romance amulets known as “Momomamori” are popular as souvenirs.

The inner shrine was rebuilt in 1697, while most other buildings were reconstructed in 1936 after a destructive fire in 1930.

Before going to Japan Okayama, I knew I will visit Kibitsu-jinja Shrine. Before I arrive Kibitsu-jinja Shrine, I research some information on the Internet and mark the beautiful location. My friends know I love photography. Every time they travel with me. They will plan beautiful locations for me. The shooting time is usually only one hour for each location. So when I arrived at the location. I will take photos every walking a short distance. When I see a beautiful place. I will keep pressing the shutter. I do not want to miss it, and leaving beautiful memories.

YouTube vacation video link, the timeline at (1:40):
https://youtu.be/FfvzMY0rkjI

Kibitsu-jinja Shrine Travel Photography

Logo Design

Eagle Partners Logo Design Concept

Eagle Partners Logo Design.

Industry: Professional Employment agency

Frame: Eagle

Employment Agency Research:

An employment agency is an organization that matches employers to employees. In all developed countries, there is a publicly funded employment agency and multiple private businesses which act as employment agencies.

Finance is a field that is concerned with the allocation (investment) of assets and liabilities over space and time, often under conditions of risk or uncertainty. Finance can also be defined as the science of money management. Market participants in the market aim to price assets based on their risk level, fundamental value, and their expected rate of return. Finance can be broken into three sub-categories: public finance, corporate finance, and personal finance.

Eagle Partners Logo Design Final Artwork.

Designed by Ken

In the creative process. Ken communicating with the client. Let the logo design process forward.  In the final stage customer provided very good comments. He wants to use a serif typeface. It looks great.

Flavour of Life Logo Design Concept

Flavour of Life Logo Design.

Industry: International Trading

Frame: emoji

Trading companies Research:

Trading companies are businesses working with different kinds of products that are sold for consumer, business, or government purposes. Trading companies buy a specialized range of products, maintain a stock or a shop, and deliver products to customers.

Different kinds of practical conditions make for many kinds of business. Usually, two kinds of businesses are defined in trading. Importers or wholesalers maintain a stock and deliver products to shops or large end customers. They work in a large geographical area, while their customers, the shops, work in smaller areas and often in just a small neighborhood.

Trading globally gives consumers and countries the opportunity to be exposed to new markets and products. Almost every kind of product can be found in the international market: food, clothes, spare parts, oil, jewelry, wine, stocks, currencies, and water. Services are also traded: tourism, banking, consulting, and transportation. A product that is sold to the global market is an export, and a product that is bought from the global market is an import. Imports and exports are accounted for in a country's current account in the balance of payments.

Flavour of Life Logo final artwork.

Designed by Ken

A customer requires a ref of emojis mouth element and uses orange, green, and burgundy colors to create this icon. I hand-draw the mouth and find handwriting fonts to match together. This icon use handwriting fonts, serif fonts, a big and small font size to make a contrast.

Jay Beauty Logo Design Concept

Jay Beauty Logo Design.

Industry: Beauty Center

Frame: Butterfly

Jay Beauty Logo Design final artwork.

Designed by Ken

Jay Beauty Centre Logo Identity Guideline

Butterfly + Jay =

This Logo is designed for the beauty centre. The centre is publicizing relaxation, freedom, cosy and noble. This logo was designed by the butterfly element. Ladies are always skincare in the beauty centre. They enjoy a comfortable and free environment, just like butterflies flying between the flowers. We make decisions to highlight the elements of the butterfly. We decided to use simple line art to create. This logo was developed by J and Butterfly elements. The butterfly element also has a meaning of freedom. This logo uses a pink colour can create a comfortable and noble atmosphere.

Toilet icon Design Concept

Toilet icon Design.

Industry: Night Club

Frame: Cocktail glass

The customer hopes to design a toilet sign and post it on the toilet door. Customers need to be special in design for their needs, not ordinary. This icon is inspired by the body parts of men and women. This part is also shaped like a cocktail glass. White paint is printed on the metal plate. Highlighting the avant-garde design style, which is very suitable for Night Club industry use.

Toilet icon design final artwork.

Designed by Ken

Hong Kong-style Diner Logo Design Concept

Hong Kong-style Diner Logo Design.

Industry: Hong Kong-style Diner

Frame: MTR station Map

Logo Design final artwork.

Designed by Ken

Hong Kong-style diners, or cha chaan teng Research:

Hong Kong-style diners, or cha chaan teng, are a unique result of the city's modern history. After the Second World War, Western food became increasingly popular in Hong Kong. Nonetheless, it remained beyond the financial reach of many people. Local diners started offering dishes with Western influences and, more important, reasonable prices, and the trend took off.

Hong Kong’s dining scene has since changed dramatically but the Hong Kong-style diners continue to serve their hybrid creations to a captivated audience. Part of the reason for their success is they meet the local relentless demand for convenience and flexibility. Wherever you are in the city, there is usually a cha chaan teng within walking distance. Moreover, most stay open into the wee hours, while many operate around the clock. And they serve a variety of food to suit most hankerings, from stir-fries to pineapple buns, Chinese barbecue to the local fusion style known as Soy Sauce Western.

As a result, the cha chaan teng attracts a diverse crowd, and it is not unusual to see brickies sitting across from business executives, and school kids alongside pensioners. Quite a number of cha chaan teng have English menus, making this institution of Hong Kong dining culture totally accessible to foreign visitors. Drop in, grab a booth, and enjoy the food and the people watching!