Local observations

A combination of local observations, exploratory journeys, and discussions of community and environment from Tokyo, Japan. About me Twitter

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Mt. Fuji inspired souvenirs at Mishima Station, Shizuoka. 

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A well shaded clearing in parkland in Machida, on Tokyo's fringe.

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A food truck hidden around a dark corner in Shibuya.

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A climber ascending an entrance staircase in Shinjuku.

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New growth in the afternoon light.

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The sky in Tokyo (changes so quickly).

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Cactii and typography at Postalco.

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Small patch of guerilla gardening along the train line near Nikko, a nice find in an area no where near as space (or green) poor as Tokyo - therein inspired by common/varied motives?

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Containers and packaging stacked against an ever-so-slightly sloped wall

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Suburban park structures in Saitama.

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From any of the four directions which you first glimpse this flower store, the green mini-sprawl pulls you in, then it is a matter of searching through the cascading layers of greenery to discover a pot-plant to take home.

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Red bottlebrush in a small train station's rooftop garden.

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Informal planting of flowers and greens at 246 Common in Aoyama

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A lively green wall on the way to Daikanyama.

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Various buildings in the backstreets of Yanaka.

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What does a market say about its city?

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Today's office view, working in the shade at Shinjuku gyoen.