When I first moved to Tokyo, I knew very little about the city and genuinely didn’t know what to expect. Many years later, I now know much more about the city, but thankfully still never really know what to expect.
Tokyo urban art zip, and urban style looks
An old school Tokyo off license
Time, and changing times, have resulted in old school off licenses like the one below becoming increasingly few and far between. The alcohol vending machines seen outside have gone the same way as well — especially so the sake ones. But obviously some shops still survive, and it’s all the better when they are as wonderfully retro looking as this one.
The self-confident swagger of a Tokyo salaryman?
The light that day was far from usual, and one suspects this fella is also a far from usual Japanese salaryman.
The clutter and grime of a Tokyo festival goldfish stall
Clutter, colours, and fish that’ll likely have very short life spans.
