Shibuya crossing is one of Tokyo’s most iconic images. As is the fashion the city is famous for. But this lady offered a very noticeable contrast to that. A dissimilarity in fact that for me at least made her all the more interesting. And the crossing itself, much less so.
Marsha says
She’s an interesting character in your photo – especially more so because she doesn’t project run-off-the-mill genki-ness that many supposedly stylish characters oft radiate with in Japan. (I think.)
Marsha says
And not kawaii, either.
Lee says
Yes, that’s a big part of why I found her so interesting.
Hans ter Horst says
I would definitely recommend a different hairdresser to her ever so gently.
Lee says
She didn’t seem like a lady to mess with, so it’d have to be ever so gently, and from a very safe distance.
winne says
Interesting Shot!
It look like the woolly Headdress. I am more attracted to her expression! 🙂
Lee says
Thanks Winnie.
Yes, she made for a very interesting subject, and really stood out from the crowd.
AdelaideBen says
Ok… I guess it’s up to someone to be the dissenting voice… but I’ve seen a lot of interesting dressing or made up obasan in Japan, and whilst it’s easy to think of Shibuya as a teeny wonderland of fake gyaru fashion, I for one don’t mind seeing someone being “themselves” in a more real way. And of course, it could be that her expression reflects her feelings about being photographed (or of course that she’s just a natural born IRON-LADY). Either way, I love difference in society, and think that Japan’s all the better off for the self-unique, rather than the mass-unique. Still, it’s always a good place to see a wide cross-section of Japanese society, and a nice pic… I always love to see the a-typical on blogs.
Lee says
Cheers Ben. Yes, that’s exactly why I her took her photo — she’s interesting. And in the fashionable non-conformity conformity (if that makes any sense) of Shibuya, even more so.
AV says
Pretty much so. These characters are every bit as inspiring as the boxed fashion they tend to associate with [if at a meaningful distance]. Conforming non-conformity… sense of style?