Location photos, Around 1981

All of these photos are from Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture around 1981.

Due to the redevelopment, the scenery depicted in the movie no longer exists.

Harada's parents were right-wing (despite being damaged in the war), but his youngest aunt, Chiyoko Harada, was a former left-winger.

Chiyoko accompanied Harada to interview Death Lullaby in Kiryu City and taught Harada about the history of Kiryu.

Chiyoko is currently in a facility in Gunma with dementia.

She went to France to study when Chiyoko was young, and she participated in resistance activities against fascism.

Harada's parents and relatives didn't like Chiyoko, but Harada liked his aunt.

Photo by Hiroshi Harada