Or if not a different world, then definitely a different Tokyo time.
A window into a different Tokyo world?
Photographs from a small group of islands
Photographs from a small group of islands
Or if not a different world, then definitely a different Tokyo time.
Hans ter Horst says
Great perspective! The facial expression of the woman is one of gentle surprise.
Otsuya, makes me really wonder what kind of shop that is.
Lee says
Cheers! Yes, she was certainly surprised. Sadly there was no smile after, but at the same time she didn’t look upstate at all.
Likewise, but afraid I can’t help at all as the shop was shuttered up. Seemed like it had been that way for a god while too…
Al says
I really like the retro feel, but her look is what I really love about this photo! 🙂
Lee says
Thanks! I was there at just the right time too. 30 seconds later and I’d have completely missed her.
Guillermo says
Kinda intriguing to me… But cool anyway 🙂
Lee says
Intriguing is always good. Very happy if a photo gives rise to curiosity.
cdilla says
The window reflections suggest its in a covered shopping street. When I visited Minowabashi there was a long covered street there and above the innumerable shops there were similar plain windows of what I assumed were the living quarters of the shop owners. Quite a few had mini metal balconies too. But what did leave an impression was the inhomogeneous nature of the building walls above the ground level shop fascias. Slats, brick, concrete, panels, everyone seemed unique and I imagine is as a result of every plot being built by different people rather than the whole street having been put up at once and to one design as is the rule in the UK.
I can never bring myself to take photo’s I would consider intrusive, stupid British sensibilities 🙂 But I’m glad there are those who can. Subjects like this one bring with them a depth of history you can’t help but wonder about.
Lee says
You are spot on. It was on a covered shopping street. Funnily enough it was actually Minowa too.
Yeah, living quarters are upstairs, although how many are used for that purpose now I don’t know. And the different nature of each building adds to the character of the place, doesn’t it?
Happy to say I’ve got over some of my British sensibilities. At least sometimes anyway. Just takes a bit of practice!
Bernadette Siobhán Loftus says
How creepy! Her expression and the grittiness make it so delightfully creepy. Great shot!
Lee says
Thanks! Interesting you see it that way. That idea allows me to see it in a slightly different way too..
Valérie says
This is so retro. And I don’t see any creepiness at all. It’s rather like a still from an old movie. So nostalgic.
Lee says
It’s really timeless, isn’t it? Always a treat to find scenes like that in Tokyo.