Or is it actually more akin to a cuddle?
Tokyo’s dirtiest, most dilapidated kitchen?
At one time this kitchen was part of a shop — hence its open to the street setup. An old-style deli along these lines being one possibility. But that was clearly an awfully long time ago, and now it is simply used as a regular cooking space. But while regular may perfectly describe its usage, it in no way describes its appearance.
Japan: still photographing on a flip phone
Just like the fax machine in Japan, the flip phone soldiers on. Happily forgoing decent photos and a huge degree of functionality in fantastically stubborn style.
Tokyo red light lunch spot
Despite the red light, these fellas were after nothing more unseemly than a quick sit down and some sustenance. But as well as food, they obviously like a bit of atmosphere; something this alleyway has in abundance. So much in fact that it almost feels like another world when compared to the chain restaurant clogged main street a mere few metres away.