Memory Lane, a photo from Tokyo, Kanto

Photographer's Note

Omoide yokocho, also known as 'Memory Lane' and 'Piss Alley' (owing to a traditional lack of facilities) is a series of narrow alleys in Shinjuku that remains the same since the 1940's, filled with tiny bars and yakitori grills, it is smoky, cramped, and has a hint of chaos.
It contrasts with the skyscrapers, the spotlessly clean order, the neon lit shops and restaurants and the crowds of Shinjuku.

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willperrett (14195) 2018-02-08 12:48

Hello Justin

Well I've been absent from TE for several months as well, and going through the past work of my favourites, I came across this - so apologies for the late response. And despite that, it seems that I'm the first... Ludicrous overlooking of a strong street image. I realise the genre isn't the most popular, and monochrome is, to put it politely, a niche market, but the rain on the windows, the faces watching a TV screen on the wall (?) make this a really authentic and effective piece of reportage.

Regards

Will

BennyV (34746) 2018-09-23 10:31

Hazy & hot, dreamy or are they looking up a Boeing flying over? A shot full of action. Great little piece of work, Justin!

Benny

pajaran (114945) 2019-08-03 1:29 [Comment]