norbertwoehnl, 5 months ago to photography

“Stalking Light in Jūjō”

Five years ago in January, I encountered this fine afternoon light while walking around in the Jūjō area of Tokyo’s Kita Ward. Jūjō is a working class district, located about 10 minutes north of Ikebukuro by train. Photos shown in chronological order of taking.

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January afternoon light at a shopping street in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
January afternoon light at a shopping street in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.
January afternoon light at a shopping street in the Jujo area of Kita Ward in Tokyo, Japan.

norbertwoehnl, 5 months ago to photography

Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street (Part 1)

This shopping street, up and running since the early 1950s, is like a Shōwa-era time capsule. It is located west of JR Akabane Station in Tokyo’s Kita Ward, inside an old Danchi (housing complex) operated by the Tokyo metropolitan government. Just a few of the shops still open regularly, but it is a fascinating area to walk around and take pictures.

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Painted shutters at Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
Exterior shot, Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street, Kita-ku, Tokyo.
“Luck” Kissaten and Lunch Shop at Kirigaoka Central Shopping Street, Kita-ku, Tokyo.