The stark contrast of a little bar or business that has become a car park is always shocking, but the transition from a home to merely an empty building is no less moving. In fact it probably has even more impact, as it’s the cycle of life made tangible rather than something that’s mostly tucked away in the back of our minds.
Richard says
What more poignant an example of the declining population in Japan than these empty homes?!? It saddens me to think there are not enough surviving family members to move into the home.
Lee says
Yeah, very symbolic. It’s amazing how many abandoned homes there are. A lot in Tokyo too, which truly boggles the mind.
Denise says
Oh my what a contrast between the two photographs…… 🙁
Lee says
Yeah, going past an empty house that was once a vibrant home full of life always hits really hard.
Ken C says
You have also captured the bar next door that has now gone. Poignant is the right word!
Lee says
Sadly that whole block is going the same way. Rapidly heading towards demolition I think…