Dec 20

Dec 20 The charm of Shinjuku's Golden Gai

I spent a few hours on Saturday night shooting in Golden Gai. It is a small area of Shinjuku in Tokyo, Japan that is famous by architectural interest as well a budding nightlife area. There are over 200 tiny shanty-style bars and restaurants within the six narrow alleys that make up Golden Gai. Most of these bars seat only 5 or 6 people in them adding to their charm. Golden Gai provides a view into the relatively recent past of Tokyo when much of the city was made up of narrow lanes and tiny two story buildings. You can find Golden Gai a few minutes from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station between the Shinjuku City Office and the Hanazono Shrine. It's worth a trip to see Japan of past and enjoy some warm hospitality. I took quiet a few shots on Saturday so I will put up some more throughout the week. I thought this picture summed up the atomsphere of Golden Gai nicely.

Canon 5KMKII, 16-35mm f/2.8, 1/180, f/2.8, 35mm, ISO3200