With its bright colours and friendly owners, this old Tokyo vegetable shop is a treat in itself, but the unusual addition of a still treasured 1980s Honda Gold Wing makes it even more special.
The business has been in operation for 60 years, and that unexpected motorbike was purchased around 1990 for the far from insubstantial sum of 4 million yen. A clearly much loved machine that is now only taken out on rare occasions, although it is started most days to keep it ticking over. Something its owner clearly enjoys doing, so to witness that simple little routine was absolutely lovely.
Steve says
Thanks for this. My father had a gold wing that he loved. Nice memories.
Lee says
You are very welcome, and glad to hear it brought back some nice memories.
Paul says
I was amazed by Goldwings when I was a kid even if I was thinking “that’s not really a motorcycle…”
Guess what ? Now I’m a 37 yo (very) happy Goldwing owner. Everything changes 😉
Thanks for sharing !
Lee says
Haha, that’s funny. How times change eh? Be boring though if they didn’t, and the joy of your (real of otherwise!) bike happily proves that.
Steve says
WIth the blue lights, yellow vest, and green armband it looks like he’s still on call for traffic control duty.
Lee says
He really does. I didn’t spot the blue light til I was editing the photo so didn’t ask about it. He must be quite the sight when out and about on it.
Sander says
Not a V4, but a boxer!
But wonderful pictures, as always!
Lee says
Thank you very much.
Ah, cheers for that. I checked the rough purchase date he gave me and I thought it was a V4. As is now clear though, my knowledge of such things is limited to say the least!
Paul says
Flat 4 or flat 6 for the Goldwing !