on the YNKs
No.049
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Model
Head of the "Rogumi" group of Edo Town Firefighters
Akira Kashima
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Comment
I was born in Nihonbashi into a family that has served as the head of the "Edo-machi fire extinguisher" clan for generations, so I have witnessed the activities of fire extinguishers since I was a child.
From the Edo period to the present day, firefighters have always been steeplejacks. After work, they gather together and train to pass on their skills such as ladder-riding, swinging a matoi, and kiyari（woodworking song).
This area is a town with the warmth of people that has remained unchanged throughout the years, even though development has progressed. Stores and restaurants that have been around for generations, along with large corporations, are all working together to make this community a great place to live.
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Location
central street
2025.11.06
Born in Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture, he dropped out of the Department of Photography, Nihon University College of Art. While working on advertising visuals, he visits his hometown of Sasebo and has continuously exhibited his works. His photo books include HEAVEY METAL, 17, and Shashinron (on photography). He is a representative of the photo studio STUH studio, which is located in Hacchobori.
