Considering how tough life on Tokyo’s streets must be, with a bit of warmth from a weak sun possibly the only pleasure, it’s strangely touching to see the custom of taking off one’s shoes still continued.
Homeless habits
Photographs from a small group of islands
Karasu says
Geez, poor fellow…
My Kafkaesque Life says
His life is Kafkaesque 😉
megan says
Well, he is in his house and wearing shoes is taboo!!
AS says
I do feel sorry for them, especially with this economy. But I must say, the homeless in Japan built up the makeshift shelters very well compared to those I’ve seen in the US.
Lizzy says
He looks almost serene. Perhaps he can be proud that his current situation (whatever it may be) hasn’t affected his manners.
Shockerz says
I felt bad about that homeless guy.
Is that a cat in the background?