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Dec 19 2023 7 Comments

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

Last month I posted some east Tokyo night scenes. Quiet and peaceful little vignettes that are a world away from the busy streets and much brighter lights of Shinjuku and the city’s other entertainment hubs.

This short series then is similarly tranquil. The only change is it focuses on a different neighbourhood’s dated shops and their enticing lights rather than the area in general. A gentle walk on a mild early winter evening that turned out to be way more pleasing on the eyes than expected.

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

The quiet and light of an old Tokyo neighbourhood at night

Categorized: Food and Drink, Photography

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  1. Denise says

    12/19/2023 at 9:23 am

    Oh my these are just so beautiful. I adore the flower shop! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lee says

      12/20/2023 at 12:08 pm

      Thank you. I agree. They really are special. Ordinary, and yet at the same time, extraordinary.

      Reply
  2. Richard says

    12/19/2023 at 9:13 pm

    Lovely,…especially the floral store. THANKS!

    I hope you have a Merry Xmas.

    Reply
    • Lee says

      12/20/2023 at 12:10 pm

      Yeah, they are wonderful little places. They made for a very enjoyable walk.

      Thank you very much. And you too. Have a wonderful Christmas.

      Reply
  3. YTSL says

    12/20/2023 at 6:09 pm

    Your photos make me think that I really should spend (more) time in eastern Tokyo on my next visit!

    Reply
    • Lee says

      12/21/2023 at 9:47 am

      Yeah, and with so much of it disappearing, there’s even more reason to do so.

      Reply
  4. scruffy says

    12/23/2023 at 4:22 am

    Just lovely, Lee. I could hang out at the first/last one all afternoon. They could serve tea, too. If not for you, I’d never see any of this stuff. Thank you, and glad tidings to you.

    Reply

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