#streetphotographyjapan

2024-05-29

Kamakura • Japan
Canon EOS Rebel • May 2006

A few photographs of traditionally garbed Japanese people going about their day.

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A part time priestess (and probably a full time school student) walks the steps up to the main shrine.A Japanese lady walks down the middle of a quiet street, wearing a traditional komono and using a patterned umbrella to protect herself from the sun and heat.An amazingly bearded old man, perhaps a sage, walking down the stairs of a temple complex. He was an amazing sight, even after seeing other people dressed in traditional garb. He smiled and had a twinkle in his eye as he passed us.
2024-05-24

Faceless (Face)
Shibuya, Tokyo Japan
Canon EOS Rebel • May 2006

Two faceless salarymen share a moment in front of a giant Kabuki face on a billboard.

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Two faceless salarymen share a moment looking at a printed page in front of a giant Kabuki billboard.
2024-05-24

Fishmonger’s Morning Break
Tsukiji shijō, Tokyo Japan
Canon EOS Rebel • May 2006

Fishmongers take a well deserved break after the early morning rush at Tsujii market.

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Fishmongers take a well deserved break after the early morning rush at Tsujii market, reading their newspapers in a run down restaurant.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-08

A spectral storefront veiled in blue, warding off curious crows and mischievous yokai with its chaotic collection of discarded treasures. 🕊️👹

青いベールで覆われた幽霊のような店先は、その混沌とした捨てられた宝物のコレクションで好奇心旺盛なカラスやいたずら好きな妖怪から身を守ります。🚮🌀

What's captured here is a moment where everyday refuse gains an almost mythical protection. A netting, not just a practical deterrent, becomes a barrier between worlds. The pile of wood, plastic, and the ghostly shadows invite stories of a nocturnal life where the ordinary becomes the shield against the extraordinary.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-07

A triptych of bicycles: one frames the entrance, two stand as silent sentinels within, and the glimpse of another bids farewell—or is it an invitation? Cripes. That's all I got today, folks. 🚲🚪

自転車の三連作:一台が入口を飾り、二台が中で静かな番人となり、もう一台が見え隠れして別れを告げる—または招待でしょうか?🛣️🔍

This scene offers a slice of life where bicycles play a leading role. The garage, a conduit of travel from one street to another, houses two bicycles, perhaps resting after fulfilling their duties. Another bike, stationed just outside, catches a fragment of the outside world, hinting at the continuous flow of movement and the journeys that lie beyond. This is a snapshot of daily rhythm, where the inanimate becomes part of the neighborhood's pulse.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-06

Once a trove of treasures, now a silent tableau, this shop mutters tales of commerce past from behind its still window. 🚫🏪

かつての宝物の宝庫が、今では静かな情景となり、静止した窓の向こうから過ぎ去りし商いの話を小さな声で語ります。🔒🖼️

The image captures a quaint shop, now quiet and closed up, with remnants of its former life peering out from the window. The sun casts soft shadows across the structure, highlighting a few forgotten knick-knacks that linger as echoes of days filled with the bustle of customers and the ringing of the cash register. Now, it stands as a vignette of stillness, a pause in the urban narrative.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-05

In the realm of necessity, a throne awaits, shrouded in the mystique of tradition and the embrace of shadows. 🚽✨

必需品の領域には、伝統の神秘と影の抱擁に包まれた玉座が待っています。🏯🌑

Presented here is a monochromatic glimpse into a tucked-away corner of daily life, where the simple yet vital facility of a traditional Japanese toilet stands. The open door invites the bold, while the darkness within promises a return to the basics of bygone eras, a whispered reminder of the functionality that underpins even the most modest of urban dwellings.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-05

Where even the awning has depreciated fully, this accountant's office stands, a testament to balancing the books against all odds. 🧾🏚️

日よけが完全に減価償却された場所で、この会計士のオフィスは、あらゆる困難に対して帳簿をバランスさせる証として立っています。📉🕰️

This image encapsulates an enduring tax accountant's office, its facade marked by the patina of fiscal years gone by. The awning, now just a memory of shelter, suggests a narrative of depreciation, while the structure's steadfastness mirrors the diligent calculations within. Amidst the flux of economic seasons, this establishment declares its resilience, a ledger of longevity in the urban ledger.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-03

Urban still life: where air conditioners, racks, and retired tires unite under the watchful eye of a rusty shutter. 🛠️🖼️

都市の静物画:エアコン、ラック、引退したタイヤが錆びたシャッターの見守る中、一体となります。📷🏢

In this monochromatic scene, a collection of urban artifacts rests against a backdrop of industrial beauty. The air conditioner, silent and watchful; the racks, empty yet standing ready; the tires, echoes of journeys completed; all guarded by a shutter whose rust is the badge of its resilience and history. Together, they compose a symphony of the city's quieter moments, a narrative in texture and time.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-03

Colorful quietude: empty beer crates stack up like an art installation in the calm of the afternoon. 🍺🎨

静けさの中のカラフル:空のビールケースが積み上がり、静かな午後に現代アートのインスタレーションのようです。🖼️🚧

The vibrant array of beer crates creates a striking contrast against the muted backdrop of a corrugated wall. The orderly stacks sit in repose, their work of carrying frothy delights done for the day, now enjoying a moment of rest under the mellow sun. The scene captures the essence of daily life's ebb and flow, the pause between the bustling moments of demand and supply.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-03

Automotive slumber party: A quartet of cars tucked neatly under their shelter, while air conditioners stand guard above. 🚗🌃

自動車のお泊り会:クルマがシェルターの下にきちんと収まり、その上ではエアコンが見守っています。🅿️❄️

A scene of daily life is captured as vehicles rest in an open garage space, each in its designated spot. Above, air conditioning units are installed on the side of the building, suggesting a blend of functionality and domestic routine. The pale yellow walls and symmetrical windows add to the orderly aesthetic, creating a tableau of stillness in the urban day-to-day.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-02

Geometric living: a tapestry of tidy apartments rises behind a lush hedge, reaching for the clarity of the blue sky. 🏢💠🌳

幾何学的な生活:整然としたアパートのタペストリーが、青空の澄んだ空に手を伸ばすように、繁った生け垣の後ろにそびえ立っています。🌲🏙️

The image frames a moment of architectural harmony, where the structured pattern of apartment windows aligns with the natural order of a well-manicured hedge. The building's façade, a study in symmetry and design, contrasts beautifully with the organic forms of the hedge and the vast expanse of the sky, creating a scene of urban design meeting nature's artistry.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-01

Brand: not just a name, but a tale, perched on a shelf by a window that whispers the secrets of its textured past. 📦🪟

ブランド:名前だけでなく、歴史を語る一箱。テクスチャーのあるガラスの古い窓際の棚に置かれています。🔍🏚️

The monochromatic image captures a moment in time at the traditional-style window of an old house, the textured glass slightly obscuring the world beyond. A lone shelf holds a produce box marked with a single enigmatic word: "brand." It stands as a symbol, a minimalist representation of identity and history, set against the backdrop of a window that has borne witness to the ebb and flow of countless days.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-01

An old shop named Suzuki stands resolute against the march of time, with stories as numerous as the cars whizzing by on the freeway above. 🛣️🏬

時の流れに抗って立つ古い「鈴木」商店は、その上を疾走する高速道路の車の数だけ物語を持っています。🚗💨

In this frame, the soft glow of the late afternoon sun bathes an old shopfront bearing the name Suzuki, a bastion of tradition in a rapidly changing urban landscape. The shop's weathered facade, juxtaposed with the sleek modernity of the freeway in the distance, paints a portrait of contrast and continuity, where the old and new coexist in the layered narrative of the city.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-02-01

Soy sanctuary: where the allure of fresh tofu beckons from an open doorway, a welcoming pause in the urban hustle. 🏪🌱

豆腐の聖域:新鮮な豆腐が開いたドアから人々を招き、都会の喧騒に一息つくような歓迎の場所です。🛍️🍲

The photograph displays a tofu shop's charming entrance, emblazoned with traditional signage, offering a glimpse into a space where craftsmanship and community intersect. The sun casts deep shadows, highlighting a scene that invites passersby to step in and savor the simplicity and comfort of a neighborhood staple.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-01-31

Violet vignettes: where the apartment's purple hues challenge the sky for color supremacy, inspiring grape juice daydreams. 🟣🏢

バイオレットの一幕:アパートの紫が空と色の覇権を争い、ぶどうジュースの夢を刺激します。🍇🌆

The striking purple facade of an apartment building pops against the backdrop of a clear blue sky. The saturated colors create a visual feast reminiscent of a refreshing glass of grape juice, while a solitary towel hangs on the balcony, basking in the vibrant glow of a sunny day. The building, a bold statement in an urban landscape, stands out as a testament to the city's playful character and vivid life.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-01-31

Peek-a-boo on two wheels: A bicycle plays hide and seek, suspended in a garage window's gritty gallery. 🚲👀

二輪のかくれんぼ:自転車がぶら下がって、ガレージの窓から覗く町のグリッティなギャラリー。🛠️🖼️

Through the barred window of a garage, the silhouette of a bicycle hangs aloft, adding a touch of the familiar to a canvas of rust and wear. The bike, perched above the ground as if on display, hints at stories of travel and rest, of motion and pause, within the confines of its urban frame.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-01-30

Shadowed retreat: a bicycle with basket covers stands as a quiet sentinel next to a home that wears its stories on its sleeve. 🚲🏚️

影の隠れ家:布で覆われたかごを持つ自転車が、物語を纏う家の隣で静かな番人として存在します。🛖🚴

In this monochromatic composition, a bicycle equipped with cloth-covered baskets takes refuge in the shade, providing a stark contrast to the sunlit day. It rests beside a home whose better days are recounted through the visible wear and tear, the structure a patchwork of repairs and resilience, evoking the wabi-sabi aesthetic of beauty in imperfection.
Raymond Larabietypodermic
2024-01-30

Neighborhood go-to: where microwave rice and pantry staples line the shelves alongside life's little luxuries. 🍚🛍️

ご近所さんの強い味方:電子レンジ用ご飯やパントリーの必需品が、生活の小さな贅沢品と並んでいます。🏪🥢

Captured in the photo is a local liquor store, a staple in the neighborhood for quick pick-ups of convenience food and various snacks. The storefront is a vibrant tableau of everyday life, offering a glimpse into the community's routine, with items catering to both necessity and pleasure neatly displayed in its welcoming interior.

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