On a bright but cold December day, the comfort and quiet ambience of a traditional, family run Tokyo restaurant, really does take some beating.
Photographs from a small group of islands
On a bright but cold December day, the comfort and quiet ambience of a traditional, family run Tokyo restaurant, really does take some beating.
Greg says
That’s a really peaceful scene. Just what I needed after today. Thank you!
Lee says
You are welcome. And very glad to hear it helped a little.
Squidpuppy says
This really captures a moment. If you’ve ever slung hash for a living, there’s a focused, quiet time before you get any customers, before you “open the doors”, or between shifts, that’s about as peaceful as anything gets. Setting up, getting ready, it’s just you and the work. The light, this guy’s calm deliberation, the stillness – that’s it, right there. Nice.
Lee says
Thank you. That’s really good to hear. Never done that kind of work, so excellent to know the scene captures an element of restaurant life. It was a genuinely peaceful little place. No blaring TV or overly attentive owner. Just a very quiet, laid back atmosphere. A wonderful find.
Al says
I really love the quiet vibe. My kinda place! 🙂
Lee says
Mine too. Really enjoyed our time there. A chance find that was exactly what we were looking for.
Harry says
I’m a big fan of this one. It looks so relaxing compared to modern lunch options. Great find.
Lee says
Cheers! It was a very lucky find, and yes, it really was incredibly relaxing.
LAObserver says
It is interesting to see how these smaller shop owners collect memorabilia from years gone by. I see less in this shot, but clearly some items of significance grace the walls of his shop.
Lee says
Yes, invariably they are a treasure trove of times gone by, family history etc. Around the walls were photos of the shop back in the day, plus local events, sports teams and festivals. The area has changed a lot, but it was interesting to get an idea of what it was once like.