New old transportation in Tokyo by Helen Betts

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26-AUG-2018	Tim Betts

New old transportation in Tokyo

I never saw a scene like this in Tokyo during the years we lived there; maybe it’s a new tourist thing or is just considered "in" to do now. The man doesn’t look Japanese to me, and in fact I have a hard time imagining any Japanese person doing this kind of work. It looks like the people are in traditional dress, perfect for this kind of transportation.

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Julie Oldfield		07-Sep-2018 01:13
That looks like an awful job. I couldn’t imagine pulling people around all day like a horse. He captured the scene well. V

Chris Morton		06-Sep-2018 14:43
I like both the economic structure of the rickshaw and the muscly looking driver

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		06-Sep-2018 12:04
Beautiful well captured image Tim, it seems like a tough job to pull this. V

Blandine Mangin		06-Sep-2018 11:40
very nice ! v

danad		06-Sep-2018 10:19
It is completely anachronistic and few in compliance with the Japanese habits... Stunning ! V.

Ika Zinka Eferl		06-Sep-2018 07:53
What a great shot - excellent! V

Nirvan Hope		06-Sep-2018 04:57
A fascinating image. Very cinematic.

joseantonio		06-Sep-2018 04:16
love the combination of English and Japanese in the sign behind.v.

Liz Bickel		06-Sep-2018 02:59
I'm so glad that Tim posted this photo.!!! I'm looking forward to experiencing this (as a Tokyo visitor). Supposedly, many of the rickshaw shahu are Japanese college students working their way through school. Girls do this job, too. They say that it gives them both spending money and good exercise. Rickshaws today are part of a nostalgic rush for the Japanese rediscover the romance of their own culture. Currently, Asakusa is the only place in Tokyo that rickshaws are allowed to operate. However, rickshaws are being used in many tourist areas of Kyoto. This "mode of transportation" is supposed to also expand more in Tokyo in the future.

Jeff Real		06-Sep-2018 01:17
There is a lot of excitement in this moment V

Nick Paoni		06-Sep-2018 01:08
He looks like the work keeps him really fit.

Raymond		06-Sep-2018 00:39
The rickshaws are back!

globalgadabout		05-Sep-2018 23:45
tremendous timing to catch this pose and expression...the setup seems a tad bizarre..

janescottcumming		05-Sep-2018 22:47
Very good candid! That guy looks so slight to be pulling that around. V

Jim Coffman		05-Sep-2018 22:30
An interesting image. I would not want to pull that thing around town!