It may well have only been the Tokyo Bay area, but vast expanses of water definitely make the mind wander.
Sometimes maybe even wandering as far as a little wistfulness.
Japanese fashion: East unconventionally meets West
3/28/2012 by 15 Comments
Despite Japan’s obsession with conformity, when it comes to fashion, there are a good number of people who defiantly have nothing to do with such deference. Bold individuals who, whether one likes what they wear or not, brighten up the day with their creativity, or even courage.
Like this young lady for example, unconventionally combining East and West to construct her own, very distinct look.
Tokyo’s childless streets?
3/27/2012 by 19 Comments
When walking round Tokyo’s entertainment districts, or struggling once again to get on a horribly packed train, it’s hard to imagine that the country’s population is getting smaller. Yet shrinking it most certainly is, with fewer kids and more old people tipping the country towards a worrying imbalance.
A demographic shift that could well result in more scenes like this — one that offers us a look back into the past, as well as forward into an uncertain future.
Dog in a (shopping) basket
3/26/2012 by 9 Comments
Thankfully the title doesn’t in any way refer to a new and unpleasant take on that 1970’s pub favourite, chicken in a basket, but is instead a nod to a dog, quite literally, in a basket.
Stopping the crowds at Shibuya Crossing?
3/23/2012 by 15 Comments
Traffic lights intermittently ease the steady waves of people at Shibuya Crossing, but if the intention of this man was to actually stop them completely, then it’s arguable that even King Canute would have considered him deluded.
A traditional Japanese spring wedding
3/22/2012 by 10 Comments
A very Japanese spring wedding.
The kimonos. Plum blossom and bright colours. Plus of course that yearly scourge of an ever-growing number of people, the allergies.
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