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Sep 29 2023 6 Comments

A dilapidated little Tokyo drinking alleyway

Recently I posted a series of photos covering the impending demolition of two narrow drinking alleyways. A location that was fairly well known due to its old school vibe, so its demise, and indeed the area’s better days, were fully documented.

The tiny spot below, however, gets far less coverage. Unfortunately its dilapidated state suggests it’ll likely go the same way and also disappear, but until that day comes, it offers a wonderful little slice of the past, and a glimpse of sorts of how much more of Tokyo once was.

A dilapidated little Tokyo drinking alleyway

A dilapidated little Tokyo drinking alleyway

A dilapidated little Tokyo drinking alleyway

A dilapidated little Tokyo drinking alleyway

Categorized: Food and Drink, Photography

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  1. Steve says

    9/29/2023 at 9:47 am

    Such a great location and I love the sink! 🙂

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    • Lee says

      10/1/2023 at 7:44 pm

      Yeah, it really is, and I felt the same about the sink. A very fitting little detail.

      Reply
  2. YesterdaysHero says

    9/30/2023 at 9:50 am

    Being so rundown I guess demolition is the only realistic outcome?

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    • Lee says

      10/1/2023 at 7:46 pm

      Yes, without a doubt. Always sad to see, but places like this are well beyond saving. They are simply long past their natural lifespan…

      Reply
  3. john says

    9/30/2023 at 10:13 am

    A flock of umbrellas but sadly a lone basin.

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    • Lee says

      10/1/2023 at 7:48 pm

      Haha, yes, umbrellas always win when it comes to numbers.

      Reply

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