This old lady must have more than a few stories to tell, and there’s possibly even another in regards why she was sat by the side of a busy, city centre street. Sadly none of which I know, but all of which are worthy of speculation.
Dystopian views
When doing a bit of work on my portfolio site the other day, I came across the photo below. It was taken about a decade ago, but in many ways it now feels considerably more prescient than it ever did back then.
No escape from Trump in Tokyo
Even after retreating to one of Tokyo’s old and quiet little corners, there was still no escape from Trump’s trip to the capital. But whereas avoiding him was impossible.
Ignoring him clearly wasn’t.
Generational banter over beers in Tokyo
The setting, as well as the animated faces of the older fellas were interesting, but in the end, it was the amused look of the young woman in the corner that really made the moment for me.
Tokyo festival faces and fatigue
Traditional Japanese festivals are always worth seeing as there’s a unique energy that makes each and every one of them enjoyable. But for those involved, the effort to create that dynamic can clearly be exhausting.
