Late evening in Ameyoko
Late evening in Ameyoko
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Ameyoko is a busy market street along the Yamanote line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Station, the site of a black market after World War Two.

The name "Ameyoko" is a short form for "Ameya Yokocho" (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally sold there. Alternatively, "Ame" also stands for "America", because a lot of American products used to be available on the black market.

Today, various products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko. Opening hours and closing days depend on individual stores, but stores typically open around 10:00 and close around 19:00. Many stores remain closed on selected Wednesdays.
from japan-guide.com

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Comments on "Late evening in Ameyoko"

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  • rian // 2009-03-09 11:56:36

    having that building in the middle dividing the traffic, it reminds me of times square.. :D i like the bustling atmosphere you've captured here.. excellent shot.. :)

  • Brian // 2009-03-09 14:16:01

    Such a lively photo, i would love to be walking around there and seeing what they have there.

  • WABIKOJA // 2009-03-09 14:54:26

    Good composition and very well framed. The color realy nice too.

  • yz // 2009-03-09 16:15:34

    great street view, love the colour temperature difference

  • stu egan // 2009-03-09 17:42:40

    Great street scene - I like the divide between the hustle and bustle of the people and the amalgamation of signs above. Seems Tokyo moves ever onwards to a Blade Runner-style cityscape.

  • Jonas // 2009-03-10 01:04:30

    Your lights and colors processing fits wonderfully this crowded street scene.

  • Midori // 2009-03-10 04:03:01

    I absolutely love this image. It reminds me my hometown.

  • photo machines // 2009-03-10 04:49:09

    Busy town eh? Good shot.

  • Liang // 2009-03-10 06:03:35

    Wow excellent colors! I'd love to be there too just to observe the environment of this place! AHHHHH i want to come to japan!

  • oldshutterhand // 2009-03-10 06:23:58

    I like the action. Great light.

  • LightningPaul // 2009-03-10 07:53:31

    Very nice! It gives a great overview of the market. The market looks old fashion but the commercials in the street are modern. I really like the second contrast: cool lights high in the street but very warm lighting at the market.

  • Andy // 2009-03-10 07:53:56

    Wow really cool processing. Looks very busy!

  • Shutter Happy // 2009-03-10 08:44:50

    great work as usual with light. Very good !

  • John Maslowski // 2009-03-10 10:56:55

    Stunning capture of this interesting street scene. Excellent lighting and wide angle view.

  • Yoli // 2009-03-10 14:30:39

    Absolutely stunning. Great composition.

  • Yee // 2009-03-10 23:15:13

    Really nice one!

  • Laja // 2009-03-11 01:38:10

    Amazing picture! You make want to go to Japan! :)

  • Claus Petersen // 2009-03-11 03:04:30

    I love the the warm light is kept in the bottom of the frame, it really adds to the composition! Well done!

  • Ben // 2009-03-17 19:42:27

    Thgis is really bring my childhood memory. Really do. Thanks for sharing!

  • TimD // 2009-10-21 05:18:34

    Really nice photo. Brings the scene to life wonderfully. The contrast between the yellow glow of the lower half of the image and the grey skies above seems to help make it come to life.

  • منتدى مغربي // 2010-07-11 08:33:24

    The color realy nice too

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