The bar may well have been a grubby one, and the bib more than a bit makeshift, but the affection between these two was there for all to see.
Japanese father and daughter affection
Photographs from a small group of islands
Photographs from a small group of islands
The bar may well have been a grubby one, and the bib more than a bit makeshift, but the affection between these two was there for all to see.
Martin says
Very cute photo.
Lee says
They were genuinely lovely to watch. A bit of a surprise in a place like that, but they somehow blended right in. And when dad popped out to the toilet, the owner took over. So clearly regulars.
Ron says
Reminds me of northern China (DengBei) where the waitresses and staff will all look after your children while you eat in their restaurant. Very family focused – maybe it’s an Asian thing?
Lee says
I haven’t seen it in Tokyo before, but that’s to be expected I guess. Could well be, especially so in more rural areas.
D. Minnis says
I do look at your photos everyday Lee, and I have for a long time. I don’t think I have ever commented before but I feel I have to this time. You take such beautiful, meaningful photos but the charm for me is often in YOUR comments. This one brought tears to my eyes. I probably won’t be so quiet in here anymore.
Lee says
Good to hear from you, and thanks ever so much for the nice words. Very kind of you. They have made my day!
Al says
That’s so sweet. And that bib. Just adorable! 🙂
Lee says
It is., isn’t it? A lovely little extra.
J. says
Adorable. You have a way of capturing human interactions that has a lot of charm and leaves me a little warm inside. Thanks.
Lee says
Thank you. Very kind of you. Lovely to hear.
They were such a great pairing that it was pretty much just a case of pressing the shutter.
john says
I can certainly echo those comments, but it is amazing how my eye is drawn to the soy sauce, as it was to the cat in the previous image. In back and white though I might have missed the special ‘bibiclippy’ – never leave home without one, for that unexpected mameshiba moment.
Lee says
Ah yes, the iconic bottle. The red really does stand out, doesn’t it? Agreed, that little extra wouldn’t have been anywhere near as noticeable in black and white. Particularly the clips.
Jeffrey says
What was she drinking?
Sorry. Sometimes I can’t help myself.
Great photo as usual.
Lee says
Thank you.
She just had a couple of beers. It was a school night after all.