Invader in Harajuku

Just down the street from my favorite gyoza place in Harajuku, Gyoza Lou's, near Starbucks is another piece from the Invader.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AI-S @ f4.0, ISO 400, 1/160 sec.

Yoyogi Park - Rockabillies or Greasers ...

It's 2015 and I'm still not sure if there is any difference in Rockabillies and Greasers. Near the entrance to Yoyogi Park just a short walk from Harajuku Station and Meiji Jingu, several groups of men and women gather on weekends (perhaps only on Sundays?) to dress up, dance and celebrate rock'n'roll. These groups have been gathering here since the mid-1980's, probably longer. I first saw them back in 1998 or perhaps 1999. Do a search on YouTube and you will find some analog video or film transfers of these guys and gals rocking and have a great time.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AI-S @ f2.8, ISO 100, 1/250 sec.

Many of them dance so hard, that they have worn through their shoes!

Nikon D600 with Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AI-S @ f2.8, ISO 100, 1/200 sec.

Here's a tight crop of the shot above showing the steel shank under the arch and tape holding the sole to the leather upper.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AI-S @ f2.8, ISO 100, 1/200 sec.

New Street Art from 281_Anti nuke

In January, I spotted new street art from 281_Anti nuke near the Hachiko Statue and Shibuya Crossing.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 85mm f/1.4 AI-S @ f2.8, ISO 100, 1/1600 sec.

Year of the Sheep

Happy New Year and Happy Year of the Sheep or Kung Hei Fat Choy or Mǎnián dàjí.

Just like last year, I spotted this year's large sheep themed ema near the entrance to Nogi Jinja.

Nikon D600 with Nikon 16-35mm f/4G ED VR II AF-S IF SWM @ 16 mm, f5.6, ISO 100, 1/20 sec.