It has been raining every day in Japan; yesterday, Nagoya recorded record-breaking rainfall, resulting in flooding.
Many people are feeling down. I, too, have been struggling with the tariff issue; it has caused sleep deprivation and made for some truly miserable days, but this morning, some good news arrived. It appears increasingly likely that the customs duties I paid will be refunded. The tariff issue completely threw my gallery off track, but if I receive a refund, I should be able to get the engine running again. Just like in a photograph, the scenery began to come into view amidst the pitch darkness. Just a little more patience….