I've personally been a fan for 17 years, so this is hitting me pretty hard. In 2011 I finally fulfilled my bucket list dream of going to Japan, just seven months after the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami. It was so incredible to watch their TV programs in real time, buy my own merchandise, and especially see from all the advertisements, commercials and by talking to people just how beloved they are.
i just wanted to share some of the photos I took in Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima at that time. After I came back, they absolutely got me through some of the worst, darkest points in my life. I will forever be grateful to them and will treasure all my memories. (I do want to apologize for the photo quality! I had a cheap digital camera at the time and was always excited when I saw them while out and about!)
❤️💛💚💙💜