“Kiyohime on Sado in Deep Winter” by Chieko Kojima

Hi, this is Chieko Kojima.

I am making a photograph portfolio of “Kiyohime” from the story “Dojoji” using the scenery of the four seasons on Sado Island. The photographer is Maiko Miyagawa, who has been taking pictures of Kodo at the Earth Celebration and of my “Yukiahi” work, etc. I am shy with new people, so I can feel at ease when I’m photographed by Maiko, who is warm and relaxed. But, the pictures all came out so cool looking.

First, here’s the winter version.

It had been fine like spring just before the shoot day, but then, it became the coldest day on Sado Island for the shoot, not by plan. I would like to share some of the pictures from our do-or-die winter photo shoot.

If you know Sado only in summer, please, come and visit sometime in the middle of winter.

Stairs at Seisuiji Temple

Seisuiji Temple

On the balcony at Sado Island Taiko Centre

Scenery overlooking Mano Bay

Yoshi-no-hara in Ryotsu

A snowy street

Maiko Miyagawa looking for good locations