Saturday, July 23, 2011

Lantern Lights


Kagurazaka is a neighborhood in Shinjuku that I absolutely love because of its traditional Japanese atmosphere. It also has many cafes and shops that make this place a really popular spot.

This is one of the Japanese restaurants located along the main street.



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16 comments:

  1. I love the simple design of this restaurant's wall. With the pink lanterns and the shaded windows... it's perfect. It all feels so calm, soothing and private. But, beyond this wall, great fun could be had!! Lovely photo, Kaori.

    Have a relaxing weekend!

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  2. Very nice composition, the straight lines of the wall are perfect with the curve of the stones.

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  3. Beautiful in it's simplicity and color...

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  4. I love how Japanese this is - beautiful!

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  5. Those lanterns in that setting are beautiful. So also might think the great 20th-century, national-living-treasure, woodblock-print-artist Kawase Hasui; like here.

    For any who might be curious there is a brief Wiki article here.

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  6. Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful


    Reminds me somehow of autumn though. Please have a good Sunday.

    daily athens

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  7. Its beauty is in its simplicity. The pink lanterns are lovely.Hope you have a nice Sunday!

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  8. Kaori さんが撮られる 夜の街が好きです。

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  9. This is a beautiful blend of colors, shapes, light, textures. Excellent.

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  10. Thank you all so much for the comments! I really do adore Kagurazaka and all it's traditional scenes. I think I'll be posting photos from the Kagurazaka Festival this week. Hope you'll like it! :D

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  11. Add my ooohs and aahs to this minimalist (zen?) capture. Lanterns give off such a warm glow. I think I'd like Kagurazaka as much as you do, Kaori!

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  12. just gr8 compo Kaori.
    i was drawn at the red lanterns and the pavement.

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  13. I'd Like 2 see more fotos of this Kagurazaka neighborhood!

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  14. I love the Japanese aesthetic.

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  15. I just love Japan culture of beauty. It feel always so simple and so conforting... Thanks for the lovely sharing, Kaori.

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