A time-lapse series of what is potentially the busiest fumikiri 踏切 (level street crossing) in Tokyo: a pedestrian and bike-only crossing just south of Oimachi Station 大井町 (map).
Photo taken from the adjacent pedestrian bridge, which makes for great people and train watching.
See also:
the tokyo files 東京ファイル 
As usual some brilliant urban archeology. Mr. Parker, how did you become an expat in Tokyo? I am kind of trying to figure out how I can do it. I used to stay in Mojiko. I really want to return to Japan.
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Thank you sir! I’m actually planning to do a post on this soon. Long story short, I don’t currently live in Japan (for various non-nefarious reasons), but do go back regularly.
Several years ago I was between jobs and faced the prospect of my dream job in the US or an OK job in Japan. I was surprised that I chose the dream job over Japan.
My initial assignment in Japan was thru my job in the US, and it came about very randomly, but it did involve keeping in touch with a former colleague that had been working in Tokyo. If I have any advice it’s to just maintain your relationships with anyone you know that is connected to Japan – you never know when these things can turn into work opportunities.
Hello Mr. Parker
Thank you – sound advice. I do have a couple of solid connections.
Hmmm yeah – choosing between the scenarios that you describe would be tough.
Thanks again for your advice and I’ll look forward to that post!
Best regards, ドナルド
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