Mastodawn

Good morning from Japan! A set of images from Koenji in Tokyo, capturing some quirky details from this interesting area.

I will be traveling in Europe during the next two weeks, but will likely post occasional updates. 🛫

明日！Tomorrow! 明天! 내일! วันพรุ่งนี้! Besok!
インディロック！Indie rock! 独立摇滚! 인디 록! อินดี้ร็อก!
行こう！Let’s go! 一起走吧！가자! ไปกันเถอะ! Ayo pergi!

📅 5月8日（金）
📍 高円寺 Oriental Force
🎶 1000s of cats, Nov, BADGER’S DREAM, 内藤あきら, Mint

Pople Quick-stepping down this path are all such dear people.
#streetphotography #Tokyo #Koenji

Once again enjoyed a DJ set from INCredible #COFFEE a lot, very smooth:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcTXwx1TaD4
#Koenji

Also out, the new album Circadia by #MammalHands
https://mammalhands.bandcamp.com/album/circadia
Feels a bit quieter than previous ones, but might grow on me.
#Jazz #DrumAndBass #BreakBeat

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Not in my #Wrapped, but important in 2025:

#Yoyaku Record Store sessions, especially the one by Satoshi Tomiie and Tomoki Tamura
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM2kEQtiWgE

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a place muy pantaloon #koenji

Tokyo can’t be reduced to a single trendy suburb: What’s appealing is precisely the incongruity of its locales.

The Japan Times

Extreme heat could not dissuade throngs of crowds and performers from the annual Koenji Awa Odori, a massive celebration of grace, joy and foolishness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2025/08/28/koenji-awa-odori/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #culture #awaodori #koenji #dance

At Koenji Awa Odori, performers and crowds blur together in sound, sweat and laughter — a summer festival that thrives on shared energy and joy.

The Japan Times