A solitary, rather lonely looking figure, yet that small, and at the same time hugely significant Pfizer sign in the foreground is a nice reminder that more sociable times are finally set to return.
Photographs from a small group of islands
A solitary, rather lonely looking figure, yet that small, and at the same time hugely significant Pfizer sign in the foreground is a nice reminder that more sociable times are finally set to return.
Carl says
That sure is a lot of city to look out at.
Lee says
It is. Seen it from above many times, but it’s a view that never ceases to amaze.
Richard says
Yes, Tokyo seems to go on forever!
Lee says
It does. Certainly no shortage of places to see and explore!
Stephan says
It’s always so interesting looking down into a city and I love the inclusion of the lone figure. Awesome timing! 🙂
Lee says
Yeah, it really is. Tokyo is especially impressive as it seems to go on forever.
Thanks. Missed one person before taking this, but seeing them over there gave me the idea, and the incentive, to wait.
Ken says
The Pfizer building in Shinjuku. I have a client with an office very near there so you have triggered my nostalgia again.
Lee says
Nice. Glad to hear it. To be honest, I didn’t even know there was a building. In fact, it was only when I was waiting for someone to appear in that window that I noticed the sign. That said, we may have a Pfizer building in Tokyo, but as of yet, not the all important Pfizer vaccine…
Richard says
If the building is in Shinjuku, is that Meiji Park out there?
Lee says
Yeah, that’s right. Combined with the shrine and Yoyogi park, it’s a surprisingly large green space.
Richard says
I used to live close to the Shrine and park: in Sangubashi. I used to go for walks there when I wanted to get away from the crowds of Tokyo. Always went through Shinjuku station to get to work in the mornings and to return home in the evenings. This was many, many years ago. The last time I was in Shinjuku (2019) I could hardly recognize it!!
Thanks for these photos. It is fun to see them and reminisce about Tokyo and Japan.
Lee says
Ah, ok. You did live centrally. And yeah, I can well imagine that. Every city changes of course, but Tokyo does seem to do so at a different speed, doesn’t it?
You are very welcome. Glad to to hear they have brought back some memories.
cdilla says
I love that view. Even on busy days the noise behind you and the people beside you fade away as butterflies coalesce in your stomach and a faint ache enters your limbs. Hit from all sides as awe (from the view), nostalgia (from the sites of your memories), regrets (at not having enough time), and hunger (for more) compete for control.
And you capture it perfectly along with the current feelings of isolation and a blue badge of hope.
Lee says
Impossible to get tired of, isn’t it? With the crowds currently gone (it was just me and a couple of staff members at one point), I’m more inclined to head up there now if I’m nearby, and like you said, those feelings never change.
Cheers. That blue badge was a lovely surprise as I didn’t see it at first.