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Oct 12 2016 9 Comments

An old, lost in time little Tokyo office

In all likelihood, this man’s little engineering company isn’t all that busy, but in the semi-darkness of a small, Tokyo house, he still sits quietly at his computer-free desk. Camped in the corner of an office that clearly hasn’t changed in a long time. And yet judging by his warm, welcoming smile, that’s just the way he likes it.

old and retro Tokyo office

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  1. Linda says

    10/12/2016 at 8:46 am

    You know your photo from Sept 12 that I said looked like Heaven? This is the check-in desk..

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    • Lee says

      10/12/2016 at 2:33 pm

      As check-ins go, they don’t get much more friendly looking, do they? When walking passed I noticed him beautifully lit up by his desk lamp, so popped my head in to see if I could take a photo, and he didn’t mind in the slightest.

      The only awkward thing was it was so dark I nearly trod on his very old dog fast asleep in the entrance!

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      • Linda says

        10/12/2016 at 8:43 pm

        Ah, of course there’d be a dog! Perfect.

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  2. Squidpuppy says

    10/13/2016 at 1:35 am

    What a comfortable and cozy space. A familiar, reassuring clutter that’s long settled and content – peaceful. Conducive to relaxed, but focused work, or productive woolgathering. Much better, in my not so humble opinion, than a clinical or modernist office setting. Reminds me of St. Jerome in his study. And a dog sleeping nearby too. Other peoples’ offices are always fascinating studies. Nice.

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    • Lee says

      10/13/2016 at 7:01 pm

      Cheers.

      Yeah, it was a wonderful little place. One the owner looked very comfortable in too. And I agree, way better than a modern, sterile office.

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  3. cdilla says

    10/13/2016 at 10:36 pm

    A lovely photograph with a radiant smile and equally radiant jacket at it’s centre.
    I spend much of my day sat in the centre of my office/mancave with a thousand items I need for work and hobbies all within reach – or at least a short slide of my office chair and reach. I don’t have half such a personable smile – but I do understand the happiness he seems to have in such an environment. No dog for me though – there are a few robots I let wander around – but that’s not quite the same.

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    • Lee says

      10/14/2016 at 7:42 am

      Thanks. His bright jacket works perfectly, doesn’t it? Almost like he chose it to match the scene and lighting.

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  4. Hans Ter Horst says

    10/14/2016 at 4:50 am

    Beautifully lit, you couldn’t have done it better if you had spent an hour setting up the scene!

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    • Lee says

      10/14/2016 at 7:45 am

      I know eh? Perfectly set up. When I walked past the open door I knew I had to try and get a shot. And the fact that be turned out to be a lovely old fella was the icing on the cake.

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