Photography

Sep 13 2010 5 Comments

Sizzling in the Japanese sun

Even before this summer really started sizzling, parasol use was practically a prerequisite for many, and combined with a liberal layer of sunblock over already covered skin, it’s amazing it didn’t result in a resurgence of rickets rather than just a whole load of people with complexions as pallid as the one I have to put up with.

But that said, there are still those who take it to the opposite extreme, and as if 36 degrees or so wasn’t hot enough, literally cooking on the concrete is apparently called for. The heat of which, without a doubt, would have me hauled to the hospital within half an hour.

Sep 10 2010 6 Comments

Shogi on a sunny afternoon

It’s impossible to even guess how many games of shogi these two pensioners must have played over the years, or indeed what their running tally of results is, but what does seem definite is that on a sunny afternoon, there really can’t be many other places where they’d rather be relaxing.

Sep 09 2010 8 Comments

Home sweet hovel

A home of sorts, and even what could be deemed a driveway, but it’s hardly the kind of living conditions one expects to see in the world’s most expensive city.

Or there again, maybe it is.

Sep 08 2010 10 Comments

Koenji Awa Odori dancers

The famous Koenji Awa Odori festival is, bar the customary drinking and eating, about three things: dancing, dancing and, erm, dancing. However, the only trouble is, with well over a million visitors over the space of two evenings, seeing said dancing is often easier said than done. And taking photos of it is even trickier. Especially so if too much time is spent dabbling in the aforementioned drinking and eating.

So, whilst I did manage to bag at least a few shots of the main attraction, covering the young.

Not so young.

And the two of them in tandem.

Most of my captures were of those providing the accompaniment.

Which included all kinds of instruments.

And again, all kinds of ages.

But one thing is for sure: trying to get pictures with so many people there was tiring, but obviously nowhere near as tiring as actually taking part.

Sep 07 2010 11 Comments

Cute as a button barriers

In a land where kawaii is unquestionably king, it sort of makes sense that normally bland roadside barriers should be given that all important cute conversion.

And, as a bit of a bonus, the inclusion of a cheeky little wink for added chirpiness.

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