My office location... on an old map!
When we first moved to Shin-Nakano, we went to a neighborhood bar and had a few drinks. I noticed the map in the back was actually a historical map from shortly after WW2, which was given out to GIs after they were occupying Tokyo. The map included driving instructions for day trips, and street names in English. Our office was in Kyobashi then, so it was just interesting to see it on a historical map. My girlfriend actually managed to track down a copy for me, super interesting bit of history.
Packed freeway
Stuck in traffic on the way back from IKEA, which back then was only on the outskirts of Tokyo.
Busy city streets
Used to walk this path a lot when I first moved to Japan. Years later, still as busy as ever!
Analog Cafe
Purely a photo for myself - the vibe and colors are awesome.
A Pikachu burger
Girlfriend decided we had to visit some Pokemon-themed cafe. Burger was decent!
City of endless expanse
It is really hard to put into words just how much I love this city. One of my favorite shots I've ever taken of it - it just never ends and the activity is always on display.
A buoy on the journey from Busan to Japan
Self explanatory. Color is striking.
Leaving Busan
To re-enter Japan (with a visa finally settled), we opted to go from Busan via ferry. It's not the most common route, but you can enter via Fukuoka and get a slightly different entrance sticker in your passport (boat instead of a plane!).
Amusing graffiti
Look ma, he's got hair now!
A train that will (seemingly) never go
Self explanatory image, I think.
Last stop before...
Heading to the DMZ border between North and South Korea.
A small coffee stand with an incredible owner
Finding good coffee in Korea was always a bit tricky, but this random stand that was in the base of our apartment in Seoul turned out to be incredible! Bata, if you ever read this: you made our lives so much easier.