The blustery weather was absolutely biting, but the colours of this kimono and the late afternoon sun at least offered the suggestion of some warmth.
A misty forest in the far west of Tokyo
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.
