Young and old. Modern and traditional. The almost constant contrasts that make Tokyo a joy to meander around.
A young Japanese school girl, and an old Tokyo sweet shop
Photographs from a small group of islands
Photographs from a small group of islands
Young and old. Modern and traditional. The almost constant contrasts that make Tokyo a joy to meander around.
Cate says
Wow, far away from the bright lights eh!!?
Lee says
Yeah, pretty much. Surprising how much of the city looks like this though.
Hans ter Horst says
I do love the grittiness of this shot and the contrast between old and deprecated, and young and fresh 🙂
Lee says
Thanks! Yeah, it certainly creates quite a contrast.
A former Expat says
I’m guessing that store has been around since perhaps the Occupation?
Lee says
Quite possibly. I was told the area was destroyed during the bombing raids, so it’s conceivable it has been about since then.