Young and old. Modern and traditional. The almost constant contrasts that make Tokyo a joy to meander around.

Young and old. Modern and traditional. The almost constant contrasts that make Tokyo a joy to meander around.

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Wow, far away from the bright lights eh!!?
Yeah, pretty much. Surprising how much of the city looks like this though.
I do love the grittiness of this shot and the contrast between old and deprecated, and young and fresh
Thanks! Yeah, it certainly creates quite a contrast.
I’m guessing that store has been around since perhaps the Occupation?
Quite possibly. I was told the area was destroyed during the bombing raids, so it’s conceivable it has been about since then.