Approach to Famous Yokohamabashi Japanese Shopping Street in Yokohama, Japan for Street and Documentary Photography
Approach to Famous Yokohamabashi Japanese Shopping Street in Yokohama, Japan for Street and Documentary Photography
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Location: Yokohamabashi, Minami Ward, Yokohama, Japan Timestamp: 19:05 on December 19, 2023
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter ISO 3200 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/5.6 Astia Soft film simulation
After a nearly 10-year gap, I rediscovered the Yokohamabashi shopping street, or 横浜橋商店街 (Yokohamabashi Shotengai), nestled a mere 4-minute stroll from Bandobashi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Blue Line subway. As it was decades ago, the shopping street feels like stepping into a living legacy that has withstood the test of time since the conclusion of World War II.
In this shot, I set my sights on encapsulating the essence of this shotengai signboard through the lens of my camera. The focal point? The glowing [よこはまばし] streetlight that proudly heralds the entrance to the shopping street.
Nightscapes are enchanting, and my admiration for the vibrant colors inherent in nocturnal street photography led me to experiment with a 5% diffusion filter on my lens. The result was a delicate halo cast around the brilliantly illuminated signboards, adding a touch of ethereal allure to the scene.
As I framed the shot, a family of foreigners strolled ahead of me. Intrigued, I couldn’t help but wonder if they were on a quest for affordable holiday delights to adorn their Christmas tree. The shotengai, with its array of shops and festive ambiance, seemed like the perfect destination for such a quest.
For those interested in experiencing the charm of Yokohamabashi Shotengai firsthand, it’s conveniently accessible with just a 4-minute walk from Exit 1A of Bandobashi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line.
I worry whether or not this shotengai can survive into the future as a surprisingly high number of shops have closed their doors due to lack of an heir to take over and run the shop, which have been doing well being run by the same family over multiple generations right after the war.
Check out my ad-free blog post where I include Google Maps links, references to associations, news sources, and other bloggers who have provided authoritative information regarding the history of the shotengai, its current conditions, and what forecasts say about the future of this quaint shotengai: https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20231219-yokohamabashi
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Location: Yokohamabashi, Minami Ward, Yokohama, Japan
Timestamp: 19:05 on December 19, 2023
Fujifilm X100V with 5% diffusion filter
ISO 3200 for 1/125 sec. at ƒ/5.6
Astia Soft film simulation
After a nearly 10-year gap, I rediscovered the Yokohamabashi shopping street, or 横浜橋商店街 (Yokohamabashi Shotengai), nestled a mere 4-minute stroll from Bandobashi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Blue Line subway. As it was decades ago, the shopping street feels like stepping into a living legacy that has withstood the test of time since the conclusion of World War II.
In this shot, I set my sights on encapsulating the essence of this shotengai signboard through the lens of my camera. The focal point? The glowing [よこはまばし] streetlight that proudly heralds the entrance to the shopping street.
Nightscapes are enchanting, and my admiration for the vibrant colors inherent in nocturnal street photography led me to experiment with a 5% diffusion filter on my lens. The result was a delicate halo cast around the brilliantly illuminated signboards, adding a touch of ethereal allure to the scene.
As I framed the shot, a family of foreigners strolled ahead of me. Intrigued, I couldn’t help but wonder if they were on a quest for affordable holiday delights to adorn their Christmas tree. The shotengai, with its array of shops and festive ambiance, seemed like the perfect destination for such a quest.
For those interested in experiencing the charm of Yokohamabashi Shotengai firsthand, it’s conveniently accessible with just a 4-minute walk from Exit 1A of Bandobashi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line.
I worry whether or not this shotengai can survive into the future as a surprisingly high number of shops have closed their doors due to lack of an heir to take over and run the shop, which have been doing well being run by the same family over multiple generations right after the war.
Check out my ad-free blog post where I include Google Maps links, references to associations, news sources, and other bloggers who have provided authoritative information regarding the history of the shotengai, its current conditions, and what forecasts say about the future of this quaint shotengai:
https://www.pix4japan.com/blog/20231219-yokohamabashi