They definitely enjoyed the food. Presumably the short break too. But most of all, they simply enjoyed each other’s company.
Photographs from a small group of islands
They definitely enjoyed the food. Presumably the short break too. But most of all, they simply enjoyed each other’s company.
YTSL says
What a convivial scene and place it looks to be! Lee, is this a good example of a nomi-ya or koryori-ya, and would such establishments be more likely to exist in parts of Tokyo like Asakusa rather than, say, Shinjuku?
Lee says
It really was. A very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Very decent food too.
This was actually north of Tokyo, in Utsunomiya. But yeah, eateries like this are definitely more likely to be found in older parts of the city like Asakusa. Or the suburbs. Basically local places for local people.
It’s a good example of an old fashioned little restaurant that is also home to the owners. In this case they lived behind the curtain and upstairs. Another reason why small businesses like this tend to be away from big and expensive entertainment hubs such as Shinjuku.
Jenn says
I like the brown colors. It looks so simple and homely. But the smiles are the best. They make me smile too! Thanks for sharing!
Lee says
You are very welcome. Yeah, they were good to watch. A long, carefree lunch with lots of laughter. Not a bad way to spend part of the day.
cdilla says
It’s the pattern of the dress the lady behind the bar is wearing that catches my eye. So intense.
I also like the weird tap extensions and variable showerhead things. They almost seem to have grown somehow.
But as mentioned above it’s the smiles that illuminate the whole scene. You are very adept at capturing such scenes, and doing so without influencing them at all.
Convivial! Excellent, I have my word of the week. I hope I’m lucky enough to be able exercise it appropriately when I take Mrs cdilla out for fine food and wines this weekend in the big city 🙂
Lee says
Thanks. It was easy just to sit and observe. They fortunately weren’t fazed at all by a couple of rare foreign customers, so they simply carried on as usual. And usual was lovely to see.
I’m sure it will be convivial and then some!