Distance-wise, the far west of Tokyo is only a couple of hours or so from the capital’s more central districts, but in contrast to the crossings and crowds the city is famous for, it looks and feels like a completely different world.
Tokyo fashion and the merely functional
High-end fashion, and old age functionality.
An old Tokyo video shop
Video may (or indeed may not) have killed the radio star, but what goes around, almost inevitably comes around.
Yakitori clutter, grime and a lovely big smile
The clutter and grime of this unique little yakitori shop were what initially caught my eye, but ultimately it was the owner’s lovely big smile that made both the moment, and my day.
A Tokyo salaryman’s Monday morning walk to work
Sadly even the weather didn’t seem to brighten up this salaryman’s thoroughly miserable looking Monday morning.
Timeless Tokyo in monochrome shades
Towards the end of last year, I took a photograph from the same spot as the one in this post. It can be seen here should you wish to make a comparison. A photo that I probably prefer due to the subject’s expression.
The visible smartphone, however, makes it very contemporary, whereas the shot below has a far more timeless feel. An element that in modern, rapidly changing Tokyo, is increasingly hard to achieve.
