As the weather gets ever warmer and summer doesn’t seem so far away, the odd damp and depressing day definitely doesn’t dishearten people like it would have in the middle of winter, with some now even uncharacteristically not worried about getting wet,
allowing them the chance for a good look around and even a laugh.
Although that said, one or two Tokyoites still seem to be decidedly delirious about being dry,
while others look to make the most of not carrying an umbrella with some off-the-cuff canoodling.
But, as ever, one person’s idea of fun is another’s frustration, and this young woman is certainly having loads of the latter,
and far from any of the former.
In a similarly random vein, a bit of site news now as, after being readable by RSS for a while now, Tokyo Times is currently trying to tackle Twitter which, should you want to, can be seen in all its simplistic glory here.
Jonathan says
LEE RUN! That girl looks like she is seriously about to hurt you!! Great post, also sorry I never got back to you on that email about Japan, I’ve been so busy with college project the last 2 months I’ve barely slept!
Lee says
No worries Jonathan. As for the girl, when I took the pictures I wasn’t aware that she was (or at least appears to be) staring at me. I was sort of semi-concealed by a post and a couple of fellas queuing for an ATM, so I’m still not sure whether she was looking at or through me.
Matt says
I was thinking the same thing, she does not look happy at having her photo taken. I’ve only recently found your site and am really enjoying it. Some excellent photos that always make me miss Japan.
Ara Sarafian says
Hi Lee!
I spent quite a bit of time looking through your blog… most of it with that jealous sting you get when you see someone else’s amazing photography, hence making you feel like crap. haha:)
Really great stuff. I’m slowly making my way to Japan. I hope the universe crosses our paths when I do.
Love and light,
ara
Lee says
Thanks a lot Ara! To be honest I feel like I’m only just beginning to make some real sort of progress, so it’s very nice indeed to get such positive feedback.
I also have to admit that being so photogenic, Tokyo helps me out enormously too.
ana says
I was wondering, there seem to be a lot more transparent umbrellas in Japan than in other countries… any story there? 🙂
Lee says
Good question Ana! They are certainly the cheapest umbrellas to be had and are sold at convenience stores so that’s probably a big factor. Another is that a lot of Japanese ride their bicycles in the rain while holding an umbrella, and with a transparent one it’s possible to roughly see where you are going.
That’s my take on it anyway, but I could be way off the mark…