old and new

Parang sa atin rin, may sampayan (kaliwa), tindahan, mga kable ng kuryente at telepono, pa-gewang-gewang na mga bintana na circa 1960s pa yata; ngunit ano ang pagkakaiba ng larawan na ito? Walang sandamukal na mga batang maiingay at minsan pa gusgusin na naglalaro sa kalye. Walang mga tambay at tri-sikad o tri-sikel. Sattelite dishes. Vending machines. At yung bisikleta na hindi ninanakaw.


Heto naman, tawag sa kanila "chindon'ya" (marching band, street musicians). I also learned that they are very rare now in Tokyo, and this profession is looked down upon in the old days. Kids used to taunt others with "your mother/father is a chindon'ya!", tapos awayan na yun! These street musicians are advertising a lottery ticket shop, the sax player looks kind of out-of-place with those two in traditional costume with musical instruments.



Have your eyeglasses cleaned - FREE! Most eyeglasses shop have at least one of these ultrasonic cleaners infront of their store. This one has a bank of them, complete with mascot and a jingle that would stick to your mind.