After the stress of work and a jam-packed, standing room only train journey home, a couple of drinks in a cheap and cheerful, jam-packed, standing room only bar, is arguably the perfect Tokyo way to unwind.
Photographs from a small group of islands
After the stress of work and a jam-packed, standing room only train journey home, a couple of drinks in a cheap and cheerful, jam-packed, standing room only bar, is arguably the perfect Tokyo way to unwind.
Jerry Joest says
Enjoy you pics of everyday life in Japan. I miss it!
Thank You!
Lee says
Thanks a lot. Glad you enjoy them.
I can well imagine. Japan has its problems like everywhere else in the world, but I know all too well that I’d miss it enormously if I had to leave.
John says
Happy Hoppy!
She has that look of “oh ya!, I’m going to have more!!!”.
Lee says
And she did!
She left with her friend before we did, but they were there when we arrived. They weren’t nursing their drinks either.
Coli says
Is that the same establishment in the background or another eatery? Looks like a lot of fun. Tachinomi are great!
Lee says
Part of the same place. A few tables to stand at and the toilets back there.
It was a lot of fun. Great little place. They really are, aren’t they? Sadly don’t come across all that many. Need to find more.
YTSL says
Looks like the drink of choice there is Hoppy!
BTW, I’ve sometimes worried before entering a bar in Japan that I’d feel uncomfortable being the only female in there but 99% of the time, I’ve enjoyed eating and drinking at them. 🙂
Lee says
It certainly was. We were the only ones drinking beer I think.
Glad to hear it. Doesn’t surprise me either to be honest. All the women I’ve seen drinking in such places have been treated just like everyone else.
cdilla says
That is certainly one of the brighter acknowledgements of being photographed you’ve had, and perfectly lifts the viewers perception of the bar.
It amazes me how many tiny bars and eateries there seem to be, clustered under railway arches and in rows down certain narrow alleys.
Lee says
It is, isn’t it? A definite change from the usual dark looks or suspicion. Nice to mix things up a bit, although still prefer the other reactions!
Yes, there really are. Too many to ever try. That’s even true even for a relatively small area. Just got to be selective and choose those that seem the most interesting.
Norbert Woehnl says
As usual, a great slice of Tokyo life, Lee. One of the things I love about Japan is how easygoing folks are most of the time about being included in that kind of photo. If I attempted to take a similar photo here in Germany, more often than not the reaction I would be met with would be on a fairly narrow scale between “incredulous staring” and “downright hostility” :p
I’m currently re-starting my website, trying a simple design and a “one photo at a time” approach. Your blog is one of my main inspirations in this regard. Keep up the great work!
Lee says
Thanks a lot on both counts. Very kind of you. The design looks good. Simple is always better I think. All too easy to create distractions.
Yes, I know what you mean. I often capture dirty looks, or at the very least those of suspicion. After pressing the shutter and saying thanks or just offering a smile, however, any possible unpleasantness almost always disappears. A similar smile very is offered in return too.
Al says
Looks fun but way too busy! 😉
Lee says
It was busy, but not at all uncomfortable — honest!
Hans ter Horst says
Perfect! you’re really capturing the soul of Japan here 🙂
Lee says
Thank you! Scenes like this really are everyday Japan, aren’t they?