The light that day was far from usual, and one suspects this fella is also a far from usual Japanese salaryman.
The clutter and grime of a Tokyo festival goldfish stall
Clutter, colours, and fish that’ll likely have very short life spans.
An abandoned and overgrown Japanese theme park
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.
Distinctive Tokyo taxi looks, and lines
One of Tokyo’s distinctive taxis captured on a similarly distinctive Tokyo crossing.
Old Tokyo bar reflections
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.
Japanese bicycle delivery past and present
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.
