In many ways this small, unassuming scene encapsulates the changing face of Tokyo, with the past slowly but surely making way for a more homogeneous present. A moment then to simply savour and enjoy before the steady encroachment of the demolition crew makes it seem like it never even existed at all.
Denise says
I love that you got an ‘opening’ shot! 🙂
Lee says
Thank you. Very pleased I got there to see that. Couldn’t have timed my arrival any better!
cdilla says
Such a contrast sharply highlighting the near future of the shop.
What a wonderful awning though. And I wonder if the store could fit 18 brolly owners at once 🙂
Any chance of a “making of” shot where we see you sat in your tent/hide across the street awaiting that perfect opening moment?
Lee says
I know eh? A great little place. I’d seen it before but had to wait for the right light to head back. Very glad it was still there.
Haha, I was actually cursing when I turned up just after 10 and it was closed. Assumed it was a day off and I’d have to return. Then I heard what sounded like movement and the shutters were lifted. That made me smile. A lot!
NGA says
A very japanese thing is this type of construction that looks like double decker bus, the lower floor with a shop and the upper floor with an apartment.
Lee says
Yeah, the type of businesses and buildings that are slowly fading away.
Damien says
Just realised I posted a comment about this series in the comments space of the preceding Atami series. Soz!
Lee says
Just seen that myself. No worries at all!