Tokyo perpetually throws up contrasts, including equally contrasting people. What is unusual, however, are said people openly conversing on the street. A situation so clearly awkward that it becomes immediately obvious why it isn’t more common.
Awkward and odd Tokyo conversations
zoomingjapan says
Have I been in Japan for too long already?
I don’t find that weird or awkward at all. Have seen scenes like that very often, even outside of the big cities! *g*
Lee says
On a street corner in Asakusa, they struck me as an odd couple. Certainly not a scene I’m used to seeing.
It was definitely an awkward one though — at least for the young woman. The forced smile showing at least some of her discomfort.
Steebu says
I think that he’s asking her where she bought her hat.
Lee says
He could certainly do with a new one. Not sure it’d go well with his jacket though!
Andy says
A homeless guy talking to a transvestite?! Lol, indeed, you don’t see that every day!
Lee says
I’m not sure if he’s homeless or not, but I’m pretty sure she’s not a he.
winnie says
Interesting!
Maybe the guy told the lady that the hair accessories on her is not suitable for her dressing.
And the lady looked like she don’t understand what the guy talking about?
Lee says
I don’t know what he was saying, but no matter how hard she tried to politely ignore him, he wouldn’t give up.
Hans ter Horst says
I guess he’s asking her if she can make a rabbit hand shadow puppet.
Very intriguing shot, I do like Japanese rebels who are showing some pluck 🙂 I have heard stories about men of a certain age questioning kids about the colour of their hair and dress style, but I cannot really imagine this happening in 2012 and especially not in Asakusa or the rest of Tokyo.
Lee says
Haha!
Nah, pretty sure it wasn’t anything like that. Just a lonely fella looking for somebody to chat to I think. There are quite a few like that in Asakusa.
Kevin says
I love your photography!
Lee says
Thank you very much!