Negotiations with God - Reference Pictures #2

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Below are nine reference photos of Japanese terms used in Negotiations with God. (In order of appearance.)

Shinai - bamboo sword for training

Shinai - bamboo sword for training

Koi pond. This one is much fancier than the one in the book.

Koi pond. This one is much fancier than the one in the book.

Kawara-tiled roof with golden shachihoko

Kawara-tiled roof with golden shachihoko

Rice topped with natto.

Rice topped with natto.

Sake

Sake

Tatami flooring

Tatami flooring

Two Kendo (sword-fighting) combatants in a dojo (training hall). Not sure what role the person in the background is playing, but a ‘sensei’ would be the teacher.

Two Kendo (sword-fighting) combatants in a dojo (training hall). Not sure what role the person in the background is playing, but a ‘sensei’ would be the teacher.

Katana sword with sheath

Katana sword with sheath

Delicious Pineapple Chu-high - also spelled Chu-hi

Delicious Pineapple Chu-high - also spelled Chu-hi