Tokyo contrast: A deal and the discarded?
Vending machines and vinyl umbrellas
In the sprawling, concrete surroundings of Japan’s cities — or even amidst the rice fields that cover a lot of the countryside — the vending machine is an ever-present sight. And in June, when rainy season uncomfortably dampens the capital, clear vinyl umbrellas are just as ubiquitous.
But genuine characters combining the two, are sadly nowhere near as common.
A cat huddle
Or is it actually more akin to a cuddle?
Tokyo’s dirtiest, most dilapidated kitchen?
At one time this kitchen was part of a shop — hence its open to the street setup. An old-style deli along these lines being one possibility. But that was clearly an awfully long time ago, and now it is simply used as a regular cooking space. But while regular may perfectly describe its usage, it in no way describes its appearance.
Japan: still photographing on a flip phone
Just like the fax machine in Japan, the flip phone soldiers on. Happily forgoing decent photos and a huge degree of functionality in fantastically stubborn style.
