Tokyo doesn’t exactly have a glut of greenery, and a good deal of what there is has a ban on barbecues, so, when a spot of outdoor dining is desired, compromises sometimes have to be made when it comes to conditions and copious amounts of concrete.
Slightly bleak Tokyo barbecue?
Chris B says
That looks kinda miserable.
BTW.
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Lee says
Cheers Chris!
And yeah, that place wouldn’t exactly be my first choice for a BBQ…
Grass Jelly says
I have seen pictures of people in Japan have BBQ on the roof tops of buildings, is that allowed in Tokyo? I can imagine stunning night views, certainly better than under a highway overpass. 😛
I wonder if this is a gathering of friends or a company BBQ. If it’s the latter, I commend them.
The reason I ask is because we just had a company BBQ in a nice green park next to a beautiful lake and getting people to show up on a Sat afternoon was like pulling teeth.
Lee says
Pretty sure it was a bunch of friends/family.
Rooftop BBQs would be fine I guess if you own or rent the building. Some apartment buildings don’t allow BBQs on balconies though due to the smell.
Teabie says
If that happened back in my home country, Singapore, one can still argue because we’re severely lacking in land space. But still, we do have some green parks around for a barbeque. Are they trying to get away from the maddening crowd, or hoping to get some shade?
Lee says
At first I thought it was for some shade, but where they were sat didn’t seem to offer any. They are right by the river though which is some consolation. And, like you say, they are well away from the crowds.
grant says
that may bad place for BBQ but if you in that group you wouldn’t feel it.
Red says
Surprising to see english graffiti on the bridge supports is that common ?
Lee says
Yes, very common Red. Don’t know why, but it’s actually pretty rare to see any graffiti in Japanese.
AdelaideBen says
Whilst it’s definitely on the sad side of things, I guess you gotta hand it to them. They’re making the most of the situation. I have to say that I always wonder at the Japanese ability to veil reality behind the sense of occassion. It’s bbq time – so let’s enjoy nature.
Lee says
Yes, the ability to see only the nice bits and ignore the rest is quite a skill isn’t it? And as the country gets covered in more and more concrete, it’s a skill that’ll become ever more important…