Some things are the same wherever you go. Many other things most certainly aren’t. But racetrack gamblers are far and away the former.
Tokyo gamblers
Dirty looks in a dirty Tokyo bar
Tokyo’s grittiest greengrocers?
In the middle of Shibuya, it would seem that people are far more interested in graffiti than grocery shopping. Yet somehow, in some way, this fascinating little shop soldiers on, creating a bygone sanctuary of sorts amidst the noise and modernity of the busy streets nearby.
The oddest of odd Japanese conversations?
Maybe they were discussing the merits (or otherwise) of Tokyo 2020. There again, maybe they weren’t. But what does seem more certain is that after a long summer of standing dutifully together, the spark in their relationship has become somewhat dimmed.
Traditional Japanese outfits in an equally traditional Japanese setting
Despite its much-touted modernity, Tokyo is a surprisingly traditional city — both in customs and attitude. And as such, even in Harajuku, that mecca of fashion and youth culture, it’s still possible to see timeless sights such as this.
