Like all art, the urban variety is very subjective, meaning what one man deems worthy, another may see as merely vandalism. It’s also true that while some parts of Tokyo have a good deal of the latter, there’s a growing amount that warrants the tag — pun very much intended — of art.
Some of it is political, some slightly thought provoking, although this piece was simply a pleasure to see.
Interesting character. It looks like someone took some time to paint it. Brightens up a drab building.
Totally agree. Just getting up there must have been quite an effort. But the art work itself is well thought out and very well executed. Brought a smile to my face too.
This is so cute!!
Thumb up to this picture!
And double thumbs up to the artist!
Art Japan strikes again! Whats going on with the anchor? one can only wonder…
Your guess is as good as mine there…
If that was a photo of a similar building in the U.S., I’d say the building housed a prison, but here, I guess its an apartment building.
Certainly has that look, doesn’t it? Actually it’s an abandoned love hotel hotel. One that unfortunately was very well sealed up…
Interesting that the building stands abandoned. I would think given the scarcity of land, particularly in Tokyo, the site would be purchased, razed and something else built on the site. Or is the economy still that bad?
It’s a rare sight, particularly a building so big. Even more so in a place like Shinjuku. But why it hasn’t been demolished and a new and shiny building put in its place, I don’t know. Things aren’t quite that bad. At least not yet.
Banksy was here.
Be extra nice if it was a Banksy.