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Brooding August Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

The light in the sky was very moody on the way home from work yesterday. I took some photos at 3x zoom level in the quiet backstreets of Itabashi Ward.

Aug 10

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Graphics and Patterns, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

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Graphics and Patterns, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Interesting patterns and textures spotted at this street corner on a walk through the Taito ward of Tokyo, Japan.

Aug 9

Nakajuku Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Nakajuku Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Coming back from the office yesterday, I got off two stops early to shoot some panoramic photos of daily life along Nakajuku Shopping Street in Itabashi, Tokyo.

Aug 3

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Double Street Life, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

A huge window on a commercial building in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, is working as a perfect mirror for this random scene of daily street life.

Jul 31

Monochrome Before the Storm, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Monochrome Before the Storm, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Coming back from the office yesterday, I managed to take a few monochrome pictures in the Shimura area of Itabashi Ward before a big thunderstorm broke loose.

Jul 30

Grilled-Eel Restaurant, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Grilled-Eel Restaurant, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

A customer is seen through the window of a grilled-eel restaurant in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.

Jul 29

After-Work Panoramas from Hasune, Tokyo, Japan

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After-Work Panoramas from Hasune, Tokyo, Japan

Coming back from the office yesterday evening, I got off the subway two stops past my home station, and took a walk to shoot some neighborhood panoramas.

Jul 27

Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

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Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

An interior shot of the Mitsukoshi Department Store in the Nihonbashi district of Tokyo, Japan.

Jul 19

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Tokyo and Osaka, Japan Part 2

The second part of the collection of photos I took during my trip to Tokyo and Osaka, Japan.

Jul 19

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Tokyo, Japan Part 1

Part one of my trip to Tokyo in Jun 2025 (there was a lot worth taking a photo of!)

Jul 19

Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

It was hot and muggy last night, but that didn't stop me from getting off my train earlier to walk home through the neighborhood and take some monochrome shots.

Jul 16

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Urban Rainbow, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Towards the end of a rain-filled day, a rainbow rises over the eastern part of Itabashi ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Jul 11

Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Along the elevated JR Sobu Line train tracks in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, traditional craft wholesalers, lively izakayas and ramen shops blend into a vibrant whole.

Jul 8

Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

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Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Window and ceiling reflections at Ariake Garden, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex in Tokyo Bay, Japan.

Jul 6

Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

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Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

While setting my film camera for a photo along Star Road in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, I saw a bicyclist approaching in the viewfinder - and pushed the shutter.

Jul 3

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Izakaya Evening, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Evening life at an Izakaya (Japanese pub) in the Asagaya area of Tokyo, Japan. I love scenes like this one; fortunately there is no shortage of them here. 😍

Jul 1

June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

On my way back from the kickboxing gym last night, the sky had put on a particularly nice color display. Two quick shots from the neighborhood.

Jun 23

Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan

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Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan

Afternoon scene at a typical street-level railway crossing in the Hatanodai area of Shinagawa Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Jun 21

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Rainy Commute, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

It was a rainy morning when I went to the station earlier today, but also a good opportunity to try and capture that typical “rainy-season blues”.

Jun 17

Going Home in Monochrome, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Going Home in Monochrome, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

At the end of my office afternoon yesterday, I got off the train two stops early and took a lengthy walk home to take some monochrome neighborhood photos.

Jun 9

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Back at the Office, Tokyo, Japan

Today is my first day back at work after the recent Europe trip. The view from the 18th-floor office towards Tokyo Station is still as thrilling as ever.

Jun 3

Typhoon Window View, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Typhoon Window View, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

My wife and I returned from our Europe trip yesterday, just in time before Typhoon No. 6 hit Tokyo. Here is a quick window view of the situation this morning.

Jun 2

Der Vertrag der tanzenden Kirschblüten – Teil 5 – Finale

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Der Vertrag der tanzenden Kirschblüten – Teil 5 – Finale

Die Rettungsmission beginnt. Werden Ami, Ina, Lily und Darin rechtzeitig kommen, um Funny aus den eisigen Armen des Todes zu retten? Und wo ist der Cyber-Yokai? Willkommen im großen Finale, zurück in Tokyo.

Jun 2

Shadow Dancers, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

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Shadow Dancers, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

The mid-day sun is doing some artistic work on the concourse of the Marunouchi Oazo Building in Tokyo, Japan.

May 30

Der Vertrag der tanzenden Kirschblüten – Teil 4

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Der Vertrag der tanzenden Kirschblüten – Teil 4

Funny ist verschollen. In Feenland wird emsig an der Rettung gearbeitet. Geht man nach dem Inhalt von Darins Itembox, wird er in Tokyo keinen Stein auf dem anderen lassen.

May 29

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Classic Elegance, Tokyo, Japan

A Toyota Century is parked in front of the ornate side entrance to Mitsukoshi Department Store in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, Japan.

May 19

Komaya Retro Games, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Komaya Retro Games, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Komaya Retro Games was an old shop in the Nakajuku area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan. It was run by a couple in their 80s and filled with old game machines.

May 18

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Hot Stuff, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

An ambitiously-named hairdresser and beauty salon in a beautifully weathered old building in the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan.

May 14

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Startled Droid, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

This PET bottle recycling bin stuck between a drink vending machine and trash cans in the Taito Ward of Tokyo was giving me “startled droid” vibes.

May 13

Nakasendō Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Nakasendō Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

As I stepped out of the kickboxing gym last night, this was the scene along the Nakasendo, a major road traversing the Itabashi ward of Tokyo, Japan.

May 12

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Urban Cat, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

In the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a cat is mulling whether or not to proceed climbing the facade of an old Tonkatsu (fried cutlet) Restaurant.

May 11

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Hotel Friend, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

In the Taito Ward of Tokyo, Japan, a Showa-era hotel sign is reflected in a window, opening up a view towards a quiet backstreet with a more contemporary hotel.

May 10

Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

We went for a quick lunch at Higu Bagel, a café and bagel shop in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan. Today's specialty was a honey-mustard chicken bagel.

May 10

Two Neighborhood Frogs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Two Neighborhood Frogs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

On the way home from work tonight, I walked through the Shimura area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo. I ran into two rather different frogs, and a few other details.

May 8

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Going Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Enjoying a longer walk home this evening through the quiet streets of Izumicho in Itabashi, Tokyo, it appears I wasn't the only one going home at that time.

May 7

Through the Restaurant Window, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Through the Restaurant Window, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

While waiting for lunch today on my window counter seat at a new neighborhood restaurant in Itabashi, Tokyo, I captured this simple scene on the outside.

May 6

Buckwheat Galette at Green Café, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Buckwheat Galette at Green Café, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

On today's Green Day, the first of the “Golden Week” holidays in Japan this week, we went for lunch at “greenCAFÉ” in the Itabashi Ward of Tokyo, Japan.

May 4

Sunday Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Sunday Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Another visit for a Sunday lunch today at “Little Bean Works”, a favorite local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

May 3

Kickboxing Training, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Kickboxing Training, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

At the kickboxing gym this morning, before wearing my gloves for the sandbag punching practice, I captured this discreet action shot of some other members.

May 1

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After the Rain, Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan

I worked at the office in Otemachi, Tokyo, this afternoon, and briefly stepped outside after the rain had stopped. The sunlight and the fresh air were glorious.

May 1

Shōwa Day Cafe Lunch, Akabane, Tokyo, Japan

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Shōwa Day Cafe Lunch, Akabane, Tokyo, Japan

Yesterday was the Showa Day bank holiday in Japan. We went for an outside lunch at "Cafe Nijiiro Hitsuji" (rainbow-colored sheep) in Kita-Akabane, Tokyo.

Apr 30

The Calming Beauty of the Mundane, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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The Calming Beauty of the Mundane, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

In the morning of today's bank holiday (Shōwa Day), I took a short walk around the Oharacho area of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Apr 28

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Office Afternoon, April 27, 2026

As of April this year, my company’s rules have changed from “max. 80% remote work” to “at least 40% in the office”, so I went to work in Otemachi, Tokyo, today.

Apr 27

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Tokyo Sunday, April 26, 2026

Today, after a healthy lunch at “アスショク” (Athlete Shokudo) in Takebashi, I went to Tachikawa in western Tokyo for some weekend shopping.

Apr 26

Rainy Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Rainy Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

It was a rainy evening when I came back from work today. On the walk home, I took some photos in the backstreets of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Apr 23

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Italian Lunch, April 20, 2026

My own and my wife's birthdays are just one day apart - so for this year's festivities, we went for lunch at Casa del Sorriso, an Italian restaurant in Tokyo.

Apr 20

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Neighbors, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Two buildings in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan. On the right is a Curry Restaurant, on the left is a residential building.

Apr 15

Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

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Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

My wife and I went for a cafe lunch today at “Little Bean Works”, a local cafe in the Azusawa district of Itabashi Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Mar 21

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Pub Lane, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan

A typical back alley of small restaurants, pubs and music clubs in the Nakano district of Tokyo, Japan.

Mar 5

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Supermarket Corner, Jujo, Tokyo, Japan

A young mother carrying her child is turning the corner at a side street supermarket in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

Feb 27

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Brooding August Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Graphics and Patterns, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Nakajuku Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Double Street Life, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Monochrome Before the Storm, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Grilled-Eel Restaurant, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

After-Work Panoramas from Hasune, Tokyo, Japan

Mitsukoshi Department Store, Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo and Osaka, Japan Part 2

Tokyo, Japan Part 1

Yesterday's Monochrome Way Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Urban Rainbow, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Life Along the Tracks, Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Reflections, Ariake Garden, Tokyo, Japan

Backstreet Encounter, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

Izakaya Evening, Asagaya, Tokyo, Japan

June Evening Sky, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Railway Crossing, Hatanodai, Tokyo, Japan

Rainy Commute, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Going Home in Monochrome, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Back at the Office, Tokyo, Japan

Typhoon Window View, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Der Vertrag der tanzenden Kirschblüten – Teil 5 – Finale

Shadow Dancers, Marunouchi, Tokyo, Japan

Der Vertrag der tanzenden Kirschblüten – Teil 4

Classic Elegance, Tokyo, Japan

Komaya Retro Games, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Hot Stuff, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Startled Droid, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Nakasendō Evening, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Urban Cat, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Hotel Friend, Taito, Tokyo, Japan

Quick Lunch at "Higu Bagel", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Two Neighborhood Frogs, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Going Home, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Through the Restaurant Window, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Buckwheat Galette at Green Café, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Sunday Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Kickboxing Training, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

After the Rain, Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan

Shōwa Day Cafe Lunch, Akabane, Tokyo, Japan

The Calming Beauty of the Mundane, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Office Afternoon, April 27, 2026

Tokyo Sunday, April 26, 2026

Rainy Evening Panoramas, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Italian Lunch, April 20, 2026

Neighbors, Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Cafe Lunch at "Little Bean Works", Itabashi, Tokyo, Japan

Pub Lane, Nakano, Tokyo, Japan

Supermarket Corner, Jujo, Tokyo, Japan