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Tokyo photos: street scenes, signs, architecture and the Monochrome Set
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Tokyo photos: street scenes, signs, architecture, a beer cocktail and the Monochrome Set

Mon 16th March, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s my final selection of photos from my trip to Tokyo a while back. This time I was taking pictures of the architecture, street signs and people plus some scenes …

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In photos: the fabulous Gravity Rock bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo
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In photos: the fabulous Gravity Rock bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Mon 17th February, 2020Mon 17th February, 2020 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Tucked away in a Shinjuku alley and up a flight of stairs is the wonderful Gravity rock bar, a diminutive venue which wedges in a fully stocked bar and a …

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In photos: Tokyo at night - lights, signs, neon and street scenes
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In photos: Tokyo at night – neon, lights, signs and street scenes

Tue 28th January, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Late last year, I spent a short time in the fascinatingly photogenic Tokyo, and grabbed this selection of 55 photos as i wandered around the streets at night.

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In photos: Look Shopping Street, Shin Koenji, Tokyo, Japan
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In photos: Look Shopping Street in Shin Koenji, Tokyo, Japan

Tue 7th January, 2020Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located a short train ride from Shinjuku, Look Shopping Street in Tokyo is a great place to browse for second-hand clothing at bargain prices. Here’s some photos from my recent visit:

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In photos: Omoide Yokocho at Shinjuku - a bustling Izakaya alley in Tokyo, Japan
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In photos: Omoide Yokocho at Shinjuku – a bustling Izakaya alley in Tokyo, Japan

Mon 23rd December, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

It’s become something of a tourist trap, but it’s still a fascinating place to visit, with loads of locals wedging themselves into the tiny restaurants at Omoide Yokocho at Shinjuku.

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In photos: The faces and sights of the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo, Japan
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In photos: The faces and sights of the Meiji Shrine, Tokyo, Japan

Tue 19th November, 2019Tue 19th November, 2019 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Earlier this month I was fortunate enough to visit the Meiji Shrine in Tokyo on a glorious late autumn afternoon. Here’s some of the things I saw on my walk …

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In photos: The wonderful rock and roll dancers in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan
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In photos: The wonderful rock and roll dancers in Yoyogi Park, Tokyo, Japan

Fri 15th November, 2019Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Every Sunday afternoon, various rockabilly dance crews in matching outfits gather by the Harajuku entrance of Yoyogi Park to enthusiastically dance to 1950s rock‘n’roll music. Their energy, passion and dedication …

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