Along with the obligatory shopping, Tokyo’s upmarket Ginza district invariably offers a wealth of sights, all the way from families having a fun day out, to dogs whizzing about in remote controlled cars.
A mouse on the loose, however, is a rarity, although unlike its larger cousins it didn’t garner disgust — rather a good few fans.
Plus the now standard phone photos.
And for this little girl, complete and utter fascination.
Martin says
That’s funny. One doesn’t expect to see a mouse outside in daylight. I wonder if it was a pet that escaped.
Lee says
I know. I’ve seen plenty of rats out and about in Tokyo, but this was the first mouse.
The first thing I thought was an escaped pet, but being in Ginza, that’s a bit unlikely. Poor thing nearly got trodden on a few times just in the few minutes I was there. Hard to see it surviving long…
Meow • Totoro Times says
In almost 5 years, I have never seen a mouse in Tokyo. Even rats are quite a rare sight. So… a mouse in Ginza? With all those cats and people around? Yes, probably dropped from a bag or more likely… somebody just playing with his pet? Wouldn’t be the first time it happens in Ginza 🙂
Lee says
Same here, although I’ve seen a few rats. One of them was in a bar!
That’s a good point. A dropped pet seems likely. But at the same time, it was managing ok. Didn’t seem fazed by its surrounding either.
leinad says
From the perspective of a person living in America, the little mouse caused such a surprising scene.
Lee says
It did. Generated a lot of smiles too which was nice to see.
winnie says
So cute!! I wish I can take picture of this mouse too 🙂
Lee says
Get down to Ginza. It might still be there!
Hande says
Really so cute ^_^ I would like to take pictures of this mouse too.I liked those photos ♥
Lee says
Thanks! I’d like to know if it’s still there. A dangerous place for a small mouse.
Jaska says
Judging by the spots on the various tiles and the position of the mouse compared to them the mouse didn’t seem to move much at all, that’s a bit surprising. If it is a ‘wild beast’ (as in not-a-pet) I would have thought that it would run for it’s life. Especially when people came closer to take the pictures. Either we have a super cool-dude mouse or it is a pet, thus used to people. Hmmm.. or maybe just a lab ‘rat’.
Lee says
Prior to taking these pictures, it was running about. Almost getting itself killed due to all the pedestrians. Then it found that spot where a drink or something had been spilt. Once there it basically stopped for a meal. But like you say, it wasn’t phased by all the people at all. Very unusual.
rexdgrey says
Seriously!?