Digital Guff
On the Street in Shinsekai
Posted by Daryl Johnson (Farnham, United Kingdom) on 13 February 2009 in Documentary & Street.
Souvenir shops and restaurants line the streets in the Shinsekai ('New World') district of Osaka. Developed in the early 1900s as an exposition site, the area has had quite the history, although it has a somewhat shady reputation these days. Still, today, its kushi katsu restaurants are a big tourist draw, and the Tsutenkaku tower (photo coming up soon) is a famous symbol of Osaka.
The history of Shinsekai:
Although I'm now in England, this blog will still feature photos from Japan for the foreseeable future.
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@Paula Camps: Cheers Paula!
@akarui: Busy place Olivier!
Ian from A nice, tranquil leafy place, United Kingdom
Nice shot. Like how, in b&w, the souvenirs become an indistinct complicated mass.
13 Feb 2009 12:48pm
@Ian: Thanks Ian. I was happy with how chaotic that whole section of the photo came out...
@Anna.C: Thanks Anna!
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Oh I love this shopping scene, I wish I were right there and very rich lol
13 Feb 2009 2:54pm
@Lorraine: Cheers Lorraine! Don't worry, these shops don't sell anything expensive!
@Twelvebit: Thanks Twelvebit!
kiji from valenciennes City of Lights, France
Very interesting photo. So many things to buy :)
13 Feb 2009 4:15pm
@kiji: Cheers kiji! Not so useful items though...
Diane Schuller from Hythe, Canada
I think this is a terrific lifestyle, urban streetscape. You've captured such excellent detail in this.
13 Feb 2009 6:15pm
@Diane Schuller: Thank you Diane!
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
There's a lot to look at in this great shot. Nice one.
14 Feb 2009 2:50am
@Steve Rice: Thanks Steve!
Japanalia from Yokohama, Japan
This type of streets are in many towns in Japan. I don't like them, BUT.....they always draw my attention with the strangest collection of knick-knacks and all sorts of so-called souvenirs. ALWAYS a lot to look at and you captured so well the details! Another special capture!!!!!
9 May 2009 4:44am
@Japanalia: Thanks Gabriela. Yes, not 'attractive' areas in the traditional sense, but there's lots to draw the eye in this sort of place.
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