Volunteers scrub off graffiti at America Mura in Osaka

Volunteers scrub off graffiti at America Mura in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A group of volunteers are busily scrubbing off and painting over graffiti in America Mura (American Village), a center of youth culture in central Osaka, on May 26. Graffiti, which had been increasing in the area for the past 10 years, is a constant headache for the local community. On May 5, the police arrested three men who allegedly painted graffiti on the walls and shutters of local shops. Volunteers scrubbed off some 1,000 graffiti drawings during the summer last year.

Mary Reilly (1996)

Mary Reilly (1996)

John Malkovich & Julia Roberts Characters: Dr. Henry Jekyll & Mary Reilly Film: Mary Reilly (1996) Director: Stephen Frears 23 February 1996 Date: 23 February 1996

Volunteers scrub off graffiti at America Mura in Osaka

Volunteers scrub off graffiti at America Mura in Osaka

OSAKA, Japan - A group of volunteers are busily scrubbing off and painting over graffiti in America Mura (American Village), a center of youth culture in central Osaka, on May 26. Graffiti, which had been increasing in the area for the past 10 years, is a constant headache for the local community. On May 5, the police arrested three men who allegedly painted graffiti on the walls and shutters of local shops. Volunteers scrubbed off some 1,000 graffiti drawings during the summer last year. (Kyodo)

Women taking a bath

Women taking a bath

This stereograph is included in East Asian Series by Wilhelm Burger and captures young women bathing. They are scrubbing their bodies, but the scene appears to be staged.==Date:unknown, Place:unknown, Photo:Wilhelm Burger, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number70‐24‐0]