Grilled Chicken Ramen
New in Shimbashi: a cozy noodle spot serving flame-grilled chicken with rich, savory noodles. Each bite delivers smoky, juicy flavor straight from the grill. Perfect for a quick, satisfying lunch!
Leica M11
Here are the latest photos I captured with my Leica M11 camera. These samples showcase how effectively this camera performs across diverse settings, conditions, and subjects, thus providing a comprehensive look at its real-world performance. These should help you decide if this camera could be the perfect addition to your kit.
NTT Green Phones
NTT green public phones remain a common sight in Japan due to a unique blend of cultural habits, practical needs, and disaster preparedness. Though they might seem outdated in an age dominated by smartphones and wireless communication, these payphones serve an essential role, particularly in emergencies. Japan is a country prone to natural disasters such…
Gyoza and Ramen
In Japan, one of the most satisfying and popular meal combos is ramen paired with gyoza. Found in countless ramen shops across the country, this classic duo offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. The steaming hot bowl of ramen, rich with umami-packed broth, chewy noodles, and toppings like chashu pork and green onions,…
Railways
Railways are an essential part of daily life in Japan. More than just a means of transportation, trains shape how people move, work, and live across the country. With one of the most advanced railway networks in the world, Japan relies on its trains to keep society running smoothly and efficiently. One of the key…
Japanese Drift Car
Spotted in a quiet Japanese neighborhood, this white Mazda MX-5 Miata stands out not just for its clean lines and compact stance, but for its clear nod to car culture. Sporting bolt-on overfenders, deep-dish wheels, and a quirky decal on the door featuring the Japanese “wakaba” mark (a symbol for beginner drivers). The katakana text…
Summilux BBQ
Shot with a Leica M11 and the renowned 50mm Summilux lens, this BBQ scene feels almost tactile. The lens’s signature shallow depth of field isolates the sizzling meats and vegetables with precision, while the background dissolves into a soft, creamy blur. That classic Summilux bokeh lends a dreamy, almost cinematic quality to an otherwise simple…
Curved Railway Station
Curved railway stations are relatively rare around the world because they come with a set of challenges. Building a platform on a curve makes it harder to align train doors with the platform edge, increases the gap between the train and platform, and can complicate accessibility and safety. For these reasons, most rail systems avoid…
Greengrocer
Tight aisles, stacked crates, hand-written price signs in bold red and blue. The strawberries are front and center—198 yen, 298 yen—cheap, fresh, local. Behind them, glossy peppers, bundles of green onions, daikon, lemons… Plastic baskets overflow. Cardboard boxes turned into display trays. No frills, just function. The shelves in the back are packed with snacks,…
Coin Laundry
The signs are sun-faded, yellowing, nailed to old wood paneling like reminders no one reads anymore. Instructions in stiff fonts and red warnings, next to a 50-yen softener dispenser that’s probably older than half the buildings on the block. The washing machines sit open-mouthed, white and worn, humming with memory. Outside, light filters through patterned…
Taito Station
An abandoned Taito Station arcade in Tokyo stands as a symbol of shifting social habits and a changing city. Once packed with noise, lights, and teenagers crowding around fighting games and claw machines, it’s now dark, empty, and ignored. What used to be a social hub is fading—both physically and culturally. Young people in Tokyo…