One of the most delightful sights as I take my walks in and around Tsukuba. The kids and their keepers are always ready to be “entertained” for a moment or two!
This is a great capture, Lee! Hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since I’d left Japan, but I’m glad to see that those carriers are still in use as they’re the cutest thing, especially if you’re having a down day. Here’s a pram full of children excitedly seeing the the world.
Thank you! That’s a long time, but as much as things have no doubt changed, you’ll be pleased to know (in some situations anyway!) that in most cases they really haven’t.
Thanks. Yeah, me too. Have passed it countless times, but it has always been shuttered up, so it was nice to see it given a second life. It’s a nice old retro awning too.
You are very welcome. Taking photos is something that gives me an incredible amount of pleasure, and hearing that other people get something out of the results as well only heightens that pleasure further.
Love this shot Lee and don’t recall ever seeing these things in use (but then that was 50 years ago). I hate to put a damper on things, but the first thought I had was a child crawling over the edge and landing headfirst on the concrete.
Dan Waldhoff says
One of the most delightful sights as I take my walks in and around Tsukuba. The kids and their keepers are always ready to be “entertained” for a moment or two!
Lee says
Yeah, they are lovely things to see, aren’t they? The kids always seem very happy being pushed around too.
YTSL says
Fantastic! Like a freeze-frame from what you just know would be a heartwarming movie…. 🙂
Lee says
Cheers! That’s a wonderful way of looking at it. Makes me like the moment even more.
Denton says
So much to love about this! Great moment. It sure made me smile! 🙂
Lee says
Thanks! Me too. It was a grey, very humid morning, but this made it feel much brighter.
kikuhouse (Joanna) says
I so love those little trolleys – what joy it is bringing to everyone concerned!
Lee says
Yeah, couldn’t agree more!
john says
Little trolley? It’s a pink six wheeler. It certainly is a FAB one ;O)
The whole world is a stage..especially with a bag of leeks. It looks like a mouth organ accompaniment too.
Lee says
Haha, hadn’t noticed that. She really does look like she’s playing one, doesn’t she? If only that had been the case!
Tyler says
This is a great capture, Lee! Hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years since I’d left Japan, but I’m glad to see that those carriers are still in use as they’re the cutest thing, especially if you’re having a down day. Here’s a pram full of children excitedly seeing the the world.
Lee says
Thank you! That’s a long time, but as much as things have no doubt changed, you’ll be pleased to know (in some situations anyway!) that in most cases they really haven’t.
Linda says
This made my day, at least the internet part of my day, which can be pretty discouraging lately. Thank you.
Lee says
Happy to hear it. I know exactly what you mean, so to read that made my day too!
Peter says
Great shot. I love that this was once a men’s shop converted into a neighborhood produce market.
Thanks for all the great photos over the years. Always a pleasant surprise when a new one shows up in my RSS reader.
Lee says
Thanks. Yeah, me too. Have passed it countless times, but it has always been shuttered up, so it was nice to see it given a second life. It’s a nice old retro awning too.
You are very welcome. Taking photos is something that gives me an incredible amount of pleasure, and hearing that other people get something out of the results as well only heightens that pleasure further.
cdilla says
What a wonderful and joyous scene. Full of positive emotions spanning at least three generations. You’ve made a lot of people smile by sharing this photograph. It’s my wife’s new favourite. (This was her previous 🙂 https://www.tokyotimes.org/dolls-are-for-big-boys-as-well-as-little-girls/)
Lee says
Thanks! Yeah, it was a genuinely lovely moment. Very happy I could be there, and capture it.
Other people getting something out of a photo I enjoyed taking is a very nice feeling. Makes the whole process even more pleasurable.
Glad to hear it. My challenge now is to take the next favourite!
MrSatyre says
Ha! I love it when the day cares take the munchkins out like this! This should be done everywhere.
Lee says
Agreed. It makes everyone smile, plus more importantly it’s a safe and very practical way of getting the little ‘uns to and from wherever necessary.
d. minnis says
Love this shot Lee and don’t recall ever seeing these things in use (but then that was 50 years ago). I hate to put a damper on things, but the first thought I had was a child crawling over the edge and landing headfirst on the concrete.
Lee says
Thanks! They could well be a relatively modern thing. They certainly make sense with traffic and rogue cyclists.
Hadn’t thought of that. They are pretty high though, and as the kids all seem very content inside, such occurrences are hopefully unlikely.