Gumyoji Kannon Shotengai
Western entrance to a traditional Japanese covered shopping street (shotengai) lit up at night with shoppers, pedestrians, and commuters. The shotengai is very long and eventually disappears at the far eastern end.
Edo’s Fast Food
Take-out sushi shop specializing in Edomae sushi, which originated in Edo (now Tokyo), which was the fast food of its time, located Gumyoji Shotengai in Yokohama, Japan.
Teal & Red
Yakitori Maichan: A Japanese yakitori restaurant with a vibrant teal storefront and contrasting red signage at the Gumyoji Shotengai shopping arcade in Yokohama, Japan.
Green Tea Shop
A Japanese green tea shop with a traditional wooden exterior dating back to 1945, featuring a wide variety of green tea products on display in front of the shop, higher-end tea products behind glass cases inside, and gift tea products lining the walls.
Bento Shop
A Japanese bento shop on a traditional shotengai shopping street, featuring freshly prepared meals free of artificial coloring and preservatives.
Pokémon and Ito En
A Japanese vending machine featuring a Pokémon character, serving a dual role as a disaster response vending machine during times of crisis.
Hamadaya Kimono
Three Generations of Tradition: Hamadaya Kimono Care Shop in Yokohama, Japan
Peko-chan in Gumyoji
Exploring the History and Evolution of Fujiya Corporation's Iconic Mascot, Peko-chan.
Yoroi-Bari Cladding and Gacha-Gacha
Capturing the intriguing contrast between traditional Japanese yoroi-bari cladding and retro-esque gacha-gacha toy capsule machines.