Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The wise words ring especially true when I stroll the streets of Okinawa.
Look at the photo above. I wonder why those pillars (are they pillars?) had to be placed so abnormally. They could have been placed a little more vertically or horizontally. To the nagging question, a friend of mine offered a brilliant theory. He said the person who did the job probably didn't want to bother to cut the timbers to make them fit the size of the wall.
Here is a great patchwork of tin roofs. What the hell is the blue box doing up there, by the way? Any guesses?
Most people look for the beauty of Okinawa in its emerald blue seas which some claim are among the world's best, its lush forests with subtropical flora, or its streetscapes reflecting the island's unique climate, culture and history.
But for me, the greatest joy of exploring Okinawa lies in delightful encounters with "unintended art" that is everywhere on the isle. These art pieces are usually hidden in most unexpected places like walls, roofs, or fences of houses, mom-and-pop shops, or deserted buildings. They have been created by chance and are totally unintentional. Their creators would give you a bewildered look if you praise their accomplishments.
I immensely enjoy this secret treasure hunting, although admittedly the passion is not always shared by people around me.
Look at the photo above. I wonder why those pillars (are they pillars?) had to be placed so abnormally. They could have been placed a little more vertically or horizontally. To the nagging question, a friend of mine offered a brilliant theory. He said the person who did the job probably didn't want to bother to cut the timbers to make them fit the size of the wall. 
Here is a great patchwork of tin roofs. What the hell is the blue box doing up there, by the way? Any guesses? 
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