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Thanks Stuart and Paul. I didn't know that symbol was in the Japanese culture either.

 

It has roots in Hinduism, Buddhism that date much farther back than the Nazi party history. It's a strong symbol that the Nazi's co-opted for their image and propaganda purposes. It's unfortunate, because the symbol has deeper meaning and beauty that has been irreparably overshadowed by 20th Century events.

 

Nice capture! I love Little Tokyo.

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My collection of Rudyard Kipling books from the turn of the century, all have the swastika symbol on the spine. Time for the symbol to be reclaimed...

 

Anyway, I really like the lighting in this shot. Looks like an interesting place if guys like this are wandering around!

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Like some of the other posters, I was not aware the symble was part of other cultures. However, a thought provoking shot.

 

Andy, you mention it is on books from the turn of the last century - kipling. I was always under the impression that Hitler took it and rotated the image 90 degrees to it's present form. How is it represented on the pre Nazi books?

 

Andy

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