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Jan 27 2014 8 Comments

1970s-style Japanese salaryman: A portrait

After his business went bang at the end of the bubble, this fella has become what countless millions of other Japanese men are — a salaryman. But, while he now takes orders and dons the de rigueur suit and tie, the glasses betray the far more free-spirited person within.

non-conformist Japanese salaryman

Categorized: Fashion, Photography

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  1. Martin says

    1/27/2014 at 8:44 am

    Nice shot. He looks pretty happy in his wild glasses. Did you talk to him to get his story?

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    • Lee says

      1/27/2014 at 10:17 am

      Cheers.

      I did. Not somehing I normally do, but it made for an interesting chat. An incredible character. The glasses are a real match for his personality!

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      • Mauro says

        1/27/2014 at 3:41 pm

        Not to mention the necktie 😀

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        • Lee says

          1/27/2014 at 4:41 pm

          Yes. Perfectly!

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  2. Lizzy says

    1/28/2014 at 9:40 am

    I really like this guy right off the bat. Seems he has an incredible attitude that shows through his expression. Great shot and amazing sunglasses! 😀

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    • Lee says

      1/28/2014 at 3:33 pm

      Cheers.

      Yeah, as soon as I saw his glasses I desperately wanted to take his photo. A real character — both in appearance and personality.

      Reply
  3. Allegra Pacheco says

    5/27/2016 at 3:37 pm

    Hi! Im actually doing a documentary about japanese salaryman! Would be great if we could contact this character! Is there anyway you could help in contacting him? Thanks so much!!!

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    • Lee says

      5/27/2016 at 5:10 pm

      Nah, sorry. We had a quick chat, but that was it.

      Reply

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