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Me, Tokyo
Baseball Game, Tokyo vs. Osaka
This one wasn't that talented but he gave it a go...
Random... it was different and again,
Kyoto, they look amazing... the whole Japanese style is just classy
Tokyo
SuperKawaiiChan
I'm moving to Japan in a couple months, this post makes me excited to go
Tangereeee
Awhh you made me want to visit tokyo again D;
Blahmeistah
Dammit, those are some great pictures. I love the contrast between old and new over there. Next time take me with you!
DigitalAvalanche
sure, will do!
noneyobusisness
These were pretty cool man
DigitalAvalanche
thanks
srsfaceI8C
#5 Oh man. This pic is really sad. Beautiful composition, though, @OP. You've got some photography talent.
DigitalAvalanche
wow... thanks... speachless I am,... I appreciate it !
Formalis
I went in 2014, absolutely fucking loved everything. Finally going again this Sept!
Ziablo
Love it. Went in September
PetePuma
reality is always more interesting than the polished tourist ideal.
CanadianCobraChicken
Creeped your profile. You're an amazing photographer
DigitalAvalanche
thank you ! ! Appreciate it !
frecklefluke
Man, I've been wanting to go to Tokyo for years, this is only making me want to be there more. Great pics OP
DigitalAvalanche
you go there like right now... you'll love it
WorajaiPakdee1970
You captured the spirit. Not bad for a Gajin
DigitalAvalanche
thank you
SaltFlats
all i did in tokya was lay around and eat buns
bearwizard
I love these. I appreciate the duck.
CatsAndNinjas
I love a good duck.
bearwizard
I spent the day being followed by many a duck!
madvilllain
I hunger. For Japanese food and travel.
openthedoorgetontheflooreverybodywalkthedinosaur
Japanese food is comfort food to me and I'm fucking Russian American. It's good as hell.
001100111
So is that one guy
SarcasticComment
Japan is the shit. No regrets doing Kyoto over Tokyo
tsuzeeque
You had me at "me in Japan" - beautiful photography, all of it! Thanks for the glimpses of that world!
DigitalAvalanche
thank you
genetit
Hungrypiemonger
let this never die
DigitalAvalanche
Ha Ha Ha... great !
Hungrypiemonger
let this never die
ThisIsMyFappingAccount69
Cee3PLo
AllTheDopeNamesWereTaken
You deserve this upvote more than Op +1
icannotthinkofanyrationalname
You glorious bastard. Wonderful.
HallieQuinzel
This is just gold
crash11b
No, just the head is gold.
girlyThings84
DigitalAvalanche
one good looking guy...
Lodespawn
It sucks to be you, seeing Japan with tattoos, no onsen for you.
DigitalAvalanche
agree!
DigitalAvalanche
agree!
HeDoesGoodAtRockets
Uh Uh.. any tips for me? I'm flying to Tokyo on Friday for the first time! :)
DigitalAvalanche
try out the food, eat where the locals eat and just get ready for a complete different culture. it's amazing !
DigitalAvalanche
go out, don't be afraid of no one speaking English, smile, learn how to say good day, thank you and they will be kind to you.
HeDoesGoodAtRockets
Thank you! Yes I've been studying the most basic phrases so I'm not totally lost. I will only have a few days for sight seeing. What do you
HeDoesGoodAtRockets
recommend the most to see? And in the evenings I'll be generally free (business stuff during the day).
whiskeyinbarrels
You look hipster lvl 11/10, but you photography is pretty darn awsome. Cheers mate.
DigitalAvalanche
thank you... I'll take that rating!
catsinbedeatingtacos
Cause the tats? OPs clothes are the most normal white dude-clothes you could possibly find (no offense OP).
DeadHamster
Weird how everyone is a hipster to someone
HiImChrisWilsonFromGrindingGearGames
japan is such a fantastic place, i hope i can visit one day
DigitalAvalanche
do it, it's worth every penny... it's a different planet! an amazing different planet
Dominiricanish
Do you have special suggestions? I'm going in 3 weeks.
Petedogs
Make sure to eat ramen.
Captainplanetmotherfucker
I wend to Japan. I didn't see Godzilla once. It was a dissapointing trip, never again.
DigitalAvalanche
yeah, that was my main reason I went too... no luck, that douche must have been hiding
kazesan
Great pics. Thanks
Journeyz
Great comment. Thanks.
DigitalAvalanche
no, thank you !
lostlittletimeonthis
Never expected a homeless man in Tokyo for some reason...
Alphatronx3
Are these pictures edited? The color and all is so nice! I'm trying to learn how to take better photos.
DigitalAvalanche
yes they are enhanced in Lightroom. I shoot RAW and edit them in pretty basic stuff. I do try to get the most out the natural light first
Alphatronx3
Thank you! I thought I was missing something when I took pictures and they just looked simple. Great work btw! Appreciate the info
Rin007
How did people react to a white, heavily tatooed (handsome?) foreigner?
randomsonglyric
Offff course you look like that
DigitalAvalanche
like what? a average white dude lost in Japan
behindtheblack
Yes exactly <-
ThanosWasFramed
Sorry, I only have one upvote.
youfreakinnerd
Speaking of "ONE" did you meet Saitama in the last picture? Pretty that's where he used to live.
TheSwedishCryptid
Those styles of house is common in anime slice of life if you want your character meet eccentric people
youfreakinnerd
I know. I watch a lot of anime. I was trying to make a joke about how- nvm
TheSwedishCryptid
Either way, Saitama lives in the Saitama Providence as it became a mega continent
LompHoofd
DigitalAvalanche
thanks for looking at my pictures !
thepuglover
Spent 2 years there in navy. Miss Tokyo everyday.
AlbusSeverusPotter
Really beautiful pictures!
DigitalAvalanche
thank you!
schnoobins21
Serious question. Any strong reactions to your tattoos while there? Is there still the stigma attached?
odraencoded
Obviously, I mean who wouldn't fear the probably-gangster/yakuza-member sorta-hobo shamisen player?
knifeskills
I only fear the reaper
somethinglikeausername
If you're have tats they still won't let you into most hot spring places (onsen) and some theme parks won't allow you entrance.
DeadHamster
That's fucked up
Unquote
Tattoos are strongly associated with gangs in Japan. In Tokyo I bet its easier because tourism but its still something to consider
Nomulus
It's almost as if different cultures have different associations with symbols or something.
2graves
Yeah this. Some beaches will ask you to cover your tattoos as well in the 'prime' season. Prime season is way worse than off season imo 1/.
2graves
as the beaches and waves are too full, and the killer fucking eagles that pose as seagulls here are everywhere. But, most onsen, DADTD
DigitalAvalanche
I did not find it any weirder than in Europe, USA or Australia, you get the looks anywhere.
DigitalAvalanche
I also went there to get some Japanese Ink (the colour sleeve was done there)
Pharya
The Oni was a dead giveaway to that
DeadHamster
What looks? Surely literally nobody has bias against tattoos anymore? It's more of a stigma now to NOT have tattoos.
RedError
Gangs still use tatoos a lot worldwide (and in japan the Yakuza in particular), so some people do the link ("don't imitate").
icannotthinkofanyrationalname
More of a stigma to *not* have tattoos? I call BS. No one cares as much any more, but stigma for *not* having one? No.
DeadHamster
Yea that was, like, a sort of attempt at a quip or joke on my behalf.
icannotthinkofanyrationalname
Sorry. It didn't quite work. Even when I go back and read it again. But I do apologize for my rant reply...
Guideaux
I lived in Japan for years and miss it everyday! Most people will never know how awesome it truly is but you will. I hope you get back soon.
lnboxMeYourPUGS
16 years here :)
SwiftSword
Agree! 18 months spent there and think of going back frequently!
Dominiricanish
I'm going in 3 weeks anything special that you can suggest? I especially like stuff that's off the beaten path and not too touristy!
OnePieceKabuki
Heyo, I just got back from Japan. Was there for 2 months. I stayed with 4 different families all the way from kyuushuu to hokkaido. Msg me
Guideaux
especially. Overall find out what festivals are going on. They are the best! Snowboarding in Iwate and Hokkaido is great. 1/?
Guideaux
visit. Kyoto is old style beautiful. Gifu is a take out of the ancient edo era with thatched roofs. Akihabara is really neat on Sundays 1/?
Guideaux
The green car pass is awesome and not much more. There is so much to do is hard to say which is best. It depends on which part you will 1/?
Guideaux
I PM'd you but posting for all to see. First get a JR rail pass if you're going to travel a lot. It will save you a ton in the end. 1/?
Dominiricanish
I didn't get anything from you so it's good you Posted this
Dominiricanish
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Dominiricanish
Thank you!
IhopeyougetstageIIIcoloncancer
Check out Matsue in Shimane Pref. Oldest all-wood construction castle in the world at ~1400. The town is off the "english path", though.
Dominiricanish
Thank you!!
IhopeyougetstageIIIcoloncancer
Sorry, 1607. Still, it's breathtaking. Again, you NEED core conversational Japanese to survive up there. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matsue_Castle
Guideaux
Get sushi in Tskiji. To much to list. Eat ramen and gyoza everywhere! Hit me up if you have more questions.
ministerm
I was there a couple years ago for a group holiday and have three top tips for ya! (1/4)
ministerm
Hiroshima. Not just for the history but for the castle and overall beauty of the city. Probably my favourite city overall.
ministerm
Nikko (near Kyoto). The town itself is nice but you'll want to go to the nearby deer park. Hundreds of tame deer walking about to feed/pet!
Dominiricanish
Thank you!! I'm definitely gunna look into these!!
ministerm
Nikko. Bit of a train trip from Tokyo but scenery and temples galore to explore! Famous leaders buried there.
ministerm
Nara, not Nikko for the deer park. Sorry.
SarcasticComment
Travel around the Kyoto area. Nara is beautiful, full of friendly deer, and offered free guides at the train station
Dominiricanish
Thank you!
SarcasticComment
Just make sure to take advantage of the tourist railpasses they sell at the airport. Unlimited rides for 1 week was a dream.
Dominiricanish
Yea Im already looking them up! They're 250 a person online can I get them cheaper at the airport?
ToastedVanilla
They're all great but you should probably not post pictures of strangers online without their consent
cesarnero
shut the fuck up
cesarnero
shut the fuck up
GandalfUnicorn
You understand the difference between someone with implied consent in a public event and passerby on the street, yes?
cesarnero
shut the fuck up
GandalfUnicorn
Lmao, cute.
cesarnero
you dont need god damn consent in public property.
subsbbv
You do in Japan if people are the main object of your photos. OP is an asshole.
DeadHamster
Wow strong words. He posted a few photos so he's an asshole? Way to assume you know everything about someone.
cesarnero
http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/02/18/5-cultural-tips-for-taking-photos-in-japan/
Tigergurke
You say it's allowed, but you link to an article where it says it isn't. Just pointing that out.
cesarnero
show me the law,
GandalfUnicorn
Keishu Vol. 23, No. 125 at 1625 (Supreme Court of Japan Grand Bench 1969)
DigitalAvalanche
There are a few factors that limit this: First, "publishing" is a little vague. It is not clear if a personal website would count.
DigitalAvalanche
revealing an affair or pachinko addiction) provide that reason, as does using photos of celebrities without permission.
DigitalAvalanche
Second, if you publish outside of the country, there is little harm to privacy. No lawsuits are known to have been pressed against foreign p
DigitalAvalanche
Third, the subject(s) would need a reason to sue. Actually damages (such as inadvertently
DigitalAvalanche
Or a photosharing site, like Flickr. And editorial use functions like much of Japan, with unspoken rules guiding correct behavior.
TheSwedishCryptid
I dont get why you're downvoted, thereis a reason all JP phones make a sound always when you take a picture
cesarnero
DigitalAvalanche
Japanese friends aren't photographers so they do cannot refer to any facts only to rumors told in television which are exaggerated in japan
DigitalAvalanche
the privacy laws in Japan are not clear to me. Nobody complained to me while taking pictures, I had eye contact with most of my subjects,
DigitalAvalanche
I nodded away, they nodded away... I did not think I infringed anything, I will look into it and take down if necessary.
GandalfUnicorn
/2 Publishing pictures of a person in a public space: Requires consent (as per above)
GandalfUnicorn
-Both- exception conditions must be met to waive consent of the person being photographed. Hope this helps.
GandalfUnicorn
Exceptions: The content and method of expression is not unjust.
GandalfUnicorn
/1 Taking a picture of a person in a public space: Requires consent
GandalfUnicorn
Exceptions: The expression (in this case, the photograph) is reasonably a matter of interest within the society.
GandalfUnicorn
Japan's consent laws are as follows:
GandalfUnicorn
/3 Commercial use of a published picture of a person in a public space: Requires consent (as per above)