Ueno Station
A vibrant stained-glass mural inside Ueno Station in Tokyo, Japan, showcasing a colorful design of flowers, starry skies, and Japanese fans. The illuminated artwork adds a touch of artistry to the busy transit hub, while directional signs guide commuters to exits, subway lines, and nearby attractions.
Urban flow
Late afternoon traffic in motion at the main intersection near Ueno Station in Tokyo’s Taito Ward, as viewed from the pedestrian overpass.
Pachinko Symbol
After photographing local shrines and temples near my colleague’s office by Ueno Station in Tokyo, Japan, I made my way back to the station. Along the route, I captured this high-contrast, slightly overexposed shot of a striking "U"-shaped sculpture with a reflective sphere on top, positioned at the end of a pedestrian overpass.
Shitaya Shrine
Shitaya Shrine in Higashi-Ueno, Taito Ward, Tokyo, caught my eye with its elegant curved gable, known as a karahafu, and bright metal fittings that serve both a decorative and protective purpose, shielding key elements from weathering.
Higashi-Ueno 5-Chome
Higashi-Ueno’s 5-Chome, a small triangular-shaped subdivision that includes about 21 blocks of cramped buildings, isn’t much different from the thousands of other small subdivisions scattered throughout Tokyo’s 23 wards, where the past and present coexist in fascinating ways.