likeafieldmouse: Kingyobu “Kingyobu loosely translates to goldfish club in English.Rather than let
likeafieldmouse: Kingyobu “Kingyobu loosely translates to goldfish club in English. Rather than letting Osaka’s old phone booths rust and decay — or worse, get hauled off to the landfill or scrapyard — the five members of this collective took the initiative to seal several of Osaka’s defunct phone booths, fill them with water, bubblers, and yes, goldfish. Goldfish (or koi) are a common and widely recognized element in Japanese art and culture, appearing in everything from reflecting ponds to traditional sculptures and tattoos. Also, they’re associated with everything from good luck and happiness to prosperity and abundance — so it’s not hard to imagine that, beyond the fun factor, these art installations are a welcome addition to the streets of Osaka.” -- source link