stupid japanese girl walking style
i see a crowd of women and count how many could be tipped over with a push of the pinky
not cute, just looks like they are holding in a GIANT turd
Great image, I’ll leave it at that 🙂
Just watching a Youtube video of Daido Moriyama and this shot’s composition does remind me of the work he shows in there except it is not pitch black in the background: http://bit.ly/S0bIEC
You’re welcome, I do enjoy his work too. I found the video I linked too very instructive and was amazed to see he uses, what I believe is, Silver Efex Pro 2 to convert to B&W.
Yeah, I was surprised to see him using Silver Efex Pro too, although as he seems to shoot a lot in digital nowadays, it makes perfect sense I suppose.
Have you seen the full length documentary from a few years back? Stray Dog I think it’s called. Realky interesting. I often hope I’ll bump into him in Shinjuku, but it hasn’t happened yet…
I love her hair. Unfortunately the garter straps take her whole outfit from cute to hookerish. :/ I do like the cute artwork on the bus, though. I wish we had happy buses like that here.
They might be happy on the outside, Lizzy, but just like pretty much everywhere else in the world, the buses aren’t anywhere near as jolly on the inside.
It says what Willy has kindly written below. A kindergarten in the grounds of one of Tokyo’s top tourist attractions. Without a doubt a very unusual place for kids to start their education.
Hahah while I do really like her outfit and pose, I can’t help but wonder that if she did go to that kindergarten school, would she still have that fashion sense?
First look, she is cool! But, second look, no comment.
I do like the contrast between the lady and the little ones in the bus.
Sometimes, I do wonder why most Japanese girls like to stand by closing their knee caps like this picture. Even when they take purikura or others take picture of themselves, they also love to pose like this! Maybe they think it cute to pose like this or nicer?
But it is not good or nice to pose like this. And the knees would be in pain!
I just hope the little girls in the bus will not pose like this.
I think the shy/cute/non-sexual little girl pose is an interesting contrast to the garters (which I actually like styled with the denim in this way). It’s almost as though she is working the Lolita angle in a less overt way.
you should show more hot and sexy japanese girls, and also i would say add more photos including more arcades and rock and roll clubs..generally more places where young people meet.
Martin says
She’s hot from the rear. How was the front view?
Lee says
No idea. I took the photo and walked away, so I’ll leave it up to your imagination!
Papigiulio says
She has to pee?
Lee says
Haha, quite possibly!
Martin says
I did see the bus and I know it’s an important part of the photo but I was distracted. 😉
Lee says
You mean it wasn’t the first thing you looked at…?
Magnus360 says
It took me a while to realize there was a bus… much less two!
Marc says
Any comment beyond ‘no comment’ would be problematic…
Thanks!
Lee says
And thank you back!
Jeffrey says
Seconded.
There is nothing gentlemanly to say that wouldn’t end up sounding euphemistic anyway.
Matt says
What a great photo. I’d have to go for coy and cute.
Lee says
Cheers! Yes, always best to edge your bets.
sugimoto hiroshi says
stupid japanese girl walking style
i see a crowd of women and count how many could be tipped over with a push of the pinky
not cute, just looks like they are holding in a GIANT turd
Lee says
Got to say, that hadn’t crossed my mind. It has totally changed the way I look at the image now!
Willy says
Good!
Tony Mosley says
you can’t see her hands… should could very well be holding one of those.
I think, this particular stance is ‘comfortable’ for her.
Ed says
Better than https://www.tokyotimes.org/?p=8719 although crooked. Her classmates waving from the bus.
Lee says
Yeah, have to agree with you there.
Hans ter Horst says
Great image, I’ll leave it at that 🙂
Just watching a Youtube video of Daido Moriyama and this shot’s composition does remind me of the work he shows in there except it is not pitch black in the background: http://bit.ly/S0bIEC
Lee says
Cheers. On both counts!
Needless to say, anything you saw in this that reminded you of Moriyama makes me very happy. He’s a big favourite of mine.
Hans ter Horst says
You’re welcome, I do enjoy his work too. I found the video I linked too very instructive and was amazed to see he uses, what I believe is, Silver Efex Pro 2 to convert to B&W.
Lee says
Yeah, I was surprised to see him using Silver Efex Pro too, although as he seems to shoot a lot in digital nowadays, it makes perfect sense I suppose.
Have you seen the full length documentary from a few years back? Stray Dog I think it’s called. Realky interesting. I often hope I’ll bump into him in Shinjuku, but it hasn’t happened yet…
Ryuichi Goto says
i hate that japanese girl walk like this. look stupid n also bad for her health.
Jeffrey says
I don’t believe she’s walking (Lee?). Given the position of the buses in the photo, I think she’s waiting to cross the street.
Lee says
Yes. Spot on Jeffrey. She was waiting for the lights to change.
Lizzy says
I love her hair. Unfortunately the garter straps take her whole outfit from cute to hookerish. :/ I do like the cute artwork on the bus, though. I wish we had happy buses like that here.
Lee says
They might be happy on the outside, Lizzy, but just like pretty much everywhere else in the world, the buses aren’t anywhere near as jolly on the inside.
Roy says
Can someone translate what’s written on the bus (near the duck..chicken) for me?
Every time I see these signs on the photos I wish I can read the language! They just fascinate me, especially the ones on old establishments and such!
Thanks for the photo, Lee!
Lee says
You are welcome, Roy.
It says what Willy has kindly written below. A kindergarten in the grounds of one of Tokyo’s top tourist attractions. Without a doubt a very unusual place for kids to start their education.
Roy says
Hahah while I do really like her outfit and pose, I can’t help but wonder that if she did go to that kindergarten school, would she still have that fashion sense?
Lee says
Considering a lot of young mum fashion, I dare say she would!
Willy says
It says ‘Asakusa Temple Kindergarten’
Roy says
Thanks Willy!
winnie says
First look, she is cool! But, second look, no comment.
I do like the contrast between the lady and the little ones in the bus.
Sometimes, I do wonder why most Japanese girls like to stand by closing their knee caps like this picture. Even when they take purikura or others take picture of themselves, they also love to pose like this! Maybe they think it cute to pose like this or nicer?
But it is not good or nice to pose like this. And the knees would be in pain!
I just hope the little girls in the bus will not pose like this.
Lee says
Yes, it does seem fairly common for some reason. A mystery to me that’s for sure!
Marion says
I think the shy/cute/non-sexual little girl pose is an interesting contrast to the garters (which I actually like styled with the denim in this way). It’s almost as though she is working the Lolita angle in a less overt way.
Lee says
Yeah, quite possibly. Hard to say if it was intentional, or just natural for her. Either way it makes for an interest mix like you say.
Simon says
That is an awesome shot!
Lee says
Cheers!
Alina says
I want her stockings…
Awesome shot! I just discovered your blog but really like the photography on here.
Good job so far sir! Keep it up!
Lee says
Thanks!
jimmy says
you should show more hot and sexy japanese girls, and also i would say add more photos including more arcades and rock and roll clubs..generally more places where young people meet.