Away from the bright lights and busy streets, Tokyo boasts a huge number of local bars, many of which are run by senior citizens. Fascinating, often grubby little places that are filled with as much character as their unflagging and friendly hosts.
And this small bar and eatery is no different, along with the added bonus of a design that blurs the ideas of inside and outside.
But age can, at times, catch up. And with all the serving and cooking that had to be done, the master began to visibly wilt.
Determined not to be defeated, however, he sneaked in a few naps during the occasional downtime.
Resulting in him still going strong when we were looking at getting the last train.
Dan Waldhoff says
Old dogs doing young dogs’ work always amazes me in Japan. Three men much older than I (68) building a 40 meter long concrete block wall in our neighborhood spoke to the issue … and they spoke with me as we acknowledged the years and the heat.
Lee says
Yeah, quite a mazing, isn’t it? I guess if they have chosen to continue working, it’s fine. Probably a real positive for many. But if it’s ‘cos they have to work, then it’s a very different story…
Al says
Don’t blame him. Its his bar, so he can nap when he wants! 😉
Lee says
That’s very true. One of the joys of being your own boss!