Back in June I posted photographs of an old Tokyo hotel that is so overgrown it’s barely visible beneath all the foliage. An almost otherworldly sight that in some ways is as Ghibli-esque as it is grim.
The buildings below are different in that they are long-abandoned and remain more or less recognisable, but the location is still an incredible oasis of green amidst the mostly nature-less urban sprawl. A plot so wild and verdant in fact that even its next door neighbour can’t help being taken in by what nature is taking back.
On a slightly different note, I’m now back in Tokyo after my trip to Britain, so the usual Tuesday and Friday updates will resume as normal. A chance once again to share new photos rather than the reworked older ones I’ve been posting over the last month or so.
Sean says
I sure hope that isn’t his bicycle!
Lee says
That’s a good point. Let’s hope not…
Richard says
Amazing in Tokyo! Welcome home.
Lee says
Yes, the only giveaway is Skytree in the background, otherwise there’s no other suggestion that it would actually be in Tokyo.
Thanks a lot. Gradually readjusting back to life here again.
cdilla says
Wow. Is this the same locale as this photograph from 2016?
https://www.tokyotimes.org/tokyo-architectural-contrasts/
If so I guess the lady gave up on her gardening.
It would be a great place to do an urban ecology documentary on.
Lee says
Yeah, things have got pretty wild since then. Never seen it quite like this in all the years I’ve been passing.
Definitely a lot to study in there. An awful of of mosquitos too. Like running the gauntlet when going past.