tokyo

Japan Images: Chinese Odle Estaurant: October 27th, 2011

Towards the end of our recent trip to Tokyo, I realised I hadn’t done much night shooting around the streets of Naka-Meguro, where we stayed for 10 days. As I was wandering the streets towards the Expressway to get a few timelapses when I saw this old Chinese restaurant. It had a great feel to it – hope you like it too ^^
Japan Images: Ukuleles in Yoyogi Park: October 7th, 2011

I’ve been to the Harajuku-Shibuya area many times but for some reason had never visited Yoyogi Park. I was really surprised at its size and also the sheer number of Tokyoites squeezed in to this place on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Japan Images: Takeshita Maid: September 1st, 2011

There’s always plenty going on along the famous Takeshita-dori in Harajuku, Tokyo. An endless sea of people flood the narrow streets with everyone from lost 70-year-old American tourists to Nigerian salesmen through to the most eclectically dressed Japanese twenty-somethings. Everyone is there for the same reason – it is a truly unique experience. Make sure you drop by on your next trip to Tokyo ^^
Japan Images: Pachinko Parlour: August 19th, 2011

Pachinko (パチンコ) parlours are everywhere in Tokyo and I do mean everywhere. Even in the small back streets with just a konbini (コンビニ) and a chemist you hear the dull roar of a hundred Pachinko machines doing their thing. Then the automatic sliding doors on the front open up and for a few seconds it sounds like Metallica concert until they close again.
Japan Images: Harajuku Lollipop Girl: July 27th, 2011

I love the contrast in this shot with the bright blue in the background and her pink and ginger hair and costume. The little figurine hanging from her nail helps too – what a great look.
Japan Images: Harajuku Pierced: June 26th, 2011

If you’ve been through my photo gallery here at zonjineko.com before, then you’ll know this area of Tokyo is one of my favourite spots to photograph. There is no area quite like this in the world and you never know what you’re going to see from one weekend to the next. This girl was wandering around the area outside of Harajuku Station – the hair and makeup plus the amazing piercings really made for a great image.
Japan Images: Home On A Stroller: May 31st, 2011

I thought this was a great image as it says so much about the Japanese people and their attention to detail in all facets of life. The owner of the stroller was clearly homeless but he took pride it the little that he had in his life.
Japan Images: Harajuku Gothic Maid: May 26th, 2011

Another shot from my Harajuku gallery but this time a little darker than most. The overcast day also helped to add an eerie atmosphere to this image – one of my favourites. Enjoy ^_^
Japan Images: Ueno Seafood: April 9th, 2011

This image was taken of a temporary stall setup along the middle of the street. They were selling mainly seaweed and other dried seafood goods stacked on foam plates including these spectacularly coloured dried shrimp.
Japan Images: Underneath Tokyo Tower: March 23rd, 2011

This was the amazing view that greeted me when I walked outside after coming down the Tokyo Tower elevators. It’s hard to capture on camera just how big this sucker is – both from close up and miles away. I can only imagine what Tokyo Sky Tree is going to look like! ^_^