Photographs from a small group of islands
The buildings of this Japanese theme park have long since been demolished, but the beautifully faded relics that still remain make it a fascinating place to explore — especially so considering how much nature has taken the area back. There are also few hints of human interference over the years, meaning it now feels more like a nature reserve than any kind of entertainment venue. A peaceful spot where birdsong is abundant, and the decayed scenery is much more serene than sombre.
One of Tokyo’s distinctive taxis captured on a similarly distinctive Tokyo crossing.
It’s always impossible to know what lies beyond before you slide open the door of a little old Tokyo bar, but when they look as intriguing as this on the outside, you can be pretty sure things will be even more interesting on the inside.
And this place proved that point perfectly, as it turned out to be a truly wonderful spot to drink, think and be looked after by the lovely owners.
It’s still possible to see food delivered traditionally by bicycle in Tokyo, but this wonderfully quaint practice is rapidly being overtaken by newer, rather less precarious forms of bike-based transportation.
The sight of Tokyo commuters reading newspapers is a rare one these days. And the sight of little lads similarly engrossed in the latest news is rarer still.
