The look, and looks, of an old school Tokyo shopping street.
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cdillasays
Wow, the guy has the air of James Cagney ( https://tinyurl.com/y9zk4sso).
I love the intimacy and complexity of these covered shopping streets, and their patina of age. So much more character than todays shiny malls.
He really does, doesn’t he? Sure he’d be quite pleased to hear that.
Likewise. It’s obviously limited in regards what’s on offer. Not exactly the cleanliest place in the world either. But like you say, it’s got absolutely bags of character.
Cheers. Yes, quite different from what you usually see eh? That said, this place is a bit special. Never seen anywhere else quite like this in Tokyo, so definitely not the norm.
Yeah, I suppose it is. That said, it’s one of my favourites. A fair bit of it is now shuttered up, but at the same time it has a couple of places that are really popular, so still plenty of life in the place yet.
cdilla says
Wow, the guy has the air of James Cagney ( https://tinyurl.com/y9zk4sso).
I love the intimacy and complexity of these covered shopping streets, and their patina of age. So much more character than todays shiny malls.
Lee says
He really does, doesn’t he? Sure he’d be quite pleased to hear that.
Likewise. It’s obviously limited in regards what’s on offer. Not exactly the cleanliest place in the world either. But like you say, it’s got absolutely bags of character.
DavidT says
I like this, it’s so different from the Tokyo I imagine. There’s so much for the eye to take in I didn’t see the old guy at first!
Lee says
Cheers. Yes, quite different from what you usually see eh? That said, this place is a bit special. Never seen anywhere else quite like this in Tokyo, so definitely not the norm.
Harry says
That’s another great expression. I can’t decide if he’s confused or angry at you! 🙂
Lee says
Haha, I don’t know either. Let’s go with confused eh?
Steve says
I recall that expression from some Japanese art (paintings, theater makeup and masks, etc.).
Lee says
That’s a very good call. Hadn’t thought about that at all, but yeah, there’s definitely a similarity.
john says
Oh Noh! I hadn’t thought of that…
Lee says
Haha, very good!
Linda says
Another classic look. That’s a very sad shotengai, isn’t it?
Lee says
It’s quite a good one, isn’t it?
Yeah, I suppose it is. That said, it’s one of my favourites. A fair bit of it is now shuttered up, but at the same time it has a couple of places that are really popular, so still plenty of life in the place yet.