Photography

Mar 22 2024 9 Comments

The life of a red mini in an old school Tokyo garage

It has always been nice to walk past this old school Tokyo garage. The place looks and smells fantastic, plus the owner is absolutely lovely. Then the red mini appeared, and the whole thing became even more wonderful. Better still the car was in there ages for repairs and a repaint, resulting in chances galore to see its bright dash of colour and that iconic design.

These then are some photos from that process. Ideally I’d have been there when it was driven out, but that’s okay. Seeing it just the once would have been great, but I was fortunate enough to get way more chances than that.

Mar 19 2024 7 Comments

Ueno night scenes

In the past I’ve posted numerous daytime photos from Ueno on these pages, as at the right time of year, the light is absolutely lovely. Night scenery, on the other hand, has been much rarer, so for a different take on a favourite area, here is a small series shot during a walk that way a week or so ago.

Mar 15 2024 8 Comments

An incredible and crooked old Tokyo shop

Old stores run by elderly owners aren’t unusual in Tokyo, with one of my most memorable visits in recent times being a lovely looking little sweet shop managed by a 94 year old. A business that’s even more amazing considering he opened it when only 20 years of age.

In a very different way, this one is also incredibly special. I’ve photographed it before, but on this occasion I finally got to speak to the proprietor and take his portrait. He’s 85 and has been running the shop for half a century. A place that sort of sells everything, but at the same time absolutely nothing. And yet despite all those decades and the decidedly ramshackle surroundings, he shows no sign of giving up any time soon.

Mar 12 2024 14 Comments

A wander round a more rundown Tokyo

Of late I’ve quite enjoyed putting together small series from long and meandering photowalks. Some of the photos only really work as part of a set, whereas others could possibly stand alone as single images. Put together, however, my hope is they give a feel of sorts for a certain part of Tokyo. Or failing that, at least a sense of a day out and its varied discoveries.

Mar 08 2024 11 Comments

A series of old school Tokyo barber shops

In recent months I’ve been documenting old school Tokyo barber shops when out and about on photowalks. They are wonderfully dated establishments, with their colours, plants and signage making them an absolute joy to behold. There’s also the ever present barber’s pole too, which can seem like an archaic legal requirement, as pretty much every single exterior boasts one of some description.

Unsurprisingly a couple of those featured are quite clearly no longer in business, but the rest are still very much going concerns. Shops that will likely continue for as long as their aging owners can manage, which will hopefully mean many more years to come.

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