“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving. What you have caught on film is captured forever… it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten everything.”
~ Aaron Siskin
Tokyo Lights
Peace
All Alone
Myth of Tomorrow
Movie Poster
“One’s destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things.”
~ Henry Miller
Saki Barrels
Crossing
The Crew
Yakatori Master
Hello Kitty?
“What the human eye observes casually and incuriously, the eye of the camera notes with relentless fidelity.”
~Berenice Abbott
Gyoza Seller
Late Night Bite
Imperial Palace
Pagoda, Senso-ji Temple
Jane Lurie Photography 
Painting a vivid collage of experiences to show the every day-ness of a large city. Love these photos.
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Hi Geoff, Pleased you enjoyed these– Japan was a visually overwhelming place and such fun to photograph. Thanks very much!
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Such great photography! Great Job!💕
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I’m pleased you enjoyed these, Nabeeha. Thank you! 🙂
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No problem!💕
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Love your photos! Especially the ones of Japanese restaurants!
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Thanks so much, Michael. Tokyo is an exciting city especially for the food. Glad you enjoyed these. 😊
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Love 💜
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Thanks so much, Alyssa. Tokyo is an exciting city. 🙂
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Yes! It would be an amazing experience to go to as well
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🌼 Im in avon + I’d like to connect! Could I send an you a virtual catalog to flip thru?
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Amazing, Jane! Thank you!
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Thank you, Fabio! ☺️
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Hi there, you write awesome!!
Do visit my blog
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Thanks very much, Samridhi. 🙂
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Brilliant look into this fast-paced city, Jane, and a nice salute to these Olympic days. It’s such a city of people and I really liked every photo for the people you captured. The two that I liked the most were: “Peace” for the many layers of peace and joy and humanity; and “The Crew” for its playfulness. You really captured the soul of this city, well done.
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So nice to read, Jet, thank you. I think the photos of people in their place are some of my most satisfying when traveling. And Tokyo sure has people! Happy you enjoyed these images. 😄
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Beautiful, crisp and vivid shots of Tokyo, Jane. Every single one so wonderfully done. Really like how you captured the everyday in Tokyo from different angles, making the ordinary look so extraordinary – and in reality, the everyday moments can be so meaningful. I also like Henry Miller’s quote. So agree. Each place is an opportunity to see things from another perspective.
Also, I like every photo on your jacaranda post. Every purple shot a winner. Hope you are doing well 🙂
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Hi Mabel, Sorry for my late reply to your thoughtful comment. I love what you said about the ordinary being extraordinary…one of my basic principles when I’m out there looking. Also, happy you enjoyed those purple jacaranda…such a marvel around So. California. Thanks so much for viewing and responding to my posts. Hope all is well in Melbourne. 😊
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Always lovely to here from you, Jane. No need to apologise. Love your work as always, be it capturing the wonders of your travels or the extraordinary everyday around you. I’m doing alright over here. Hope things get better in the world soon. Take care 😊
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Dude. Mind Travel. Duuuuuuuuuuuuuude. What a freakin’ awesome title. I love that. This was a great story! And it’s only part of it! I know you had minimal words here but your pictures took me to Japan. How awesome that you’ve been there and captured your journey. I don’t know if I can pick a favorite because they all show a story but I do enjoy Tokyo Lights, Peace, and All Alone. I got the feels on those and then the Sushi chef and Sake Barrels. Niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. You know I first tried sake at a baby shower? Oh man that’s a good title for a story. Ha! Getting good titles while writing comments cracks me up. Did you get a chance to try a square watermelon? I have not! That trips me out. Thanks so much for sharing these I totally enjoyed them taking me to the country where the Olympics is being held, while everyone is still grounded. High five lady!
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Duuuude, thank you so much! 😁 Your enthusiastic response made me smile (as always). I’m happy you enjoyed these favorite memories! And no, I never saw the square watermelon but I’ve read about it! 🍉 Now that’s a good title, too! Having Sake sure would make any baby shower better. 🤣
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Wow wonderful photo shoot and nice view of thought in little words.
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Thank you, Pratik. I’m happy you enjoyed my photo essay. I like to let the images speak for themselves. 🙂
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I love Japan 🇯🇵
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Me too, Zeena. Hopefully, we will be able to visit again someday. Thanks very much for stopping by. 🙂
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The street food vendors are probably the best places to eat. Good food, doesn’t cost a bundle. I think I mentioned on your last photo trip through Tokyo, I was there for a day, or two, in the previous life. Just enough time to walk around the place, grab something to eat, see all the neon on the Ginza. It might be a while before Japan reopens for tourism, reopen in a broader sense.
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Hi David, Well, sounds like you did a quick highlight tour. In Japan, the convenience stores, like 7-11s, have better food than some restaurants. Not like here! Yeah, I think it will be a while before we will be comfortable traveling to places like this again. Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Impressive collection of images. They are so vibrant and each one is expertly composed and processed. Are these from a recent trip?
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Thanks very much, Denise. So nice to read. No, these were from a trip in 2018… just dreaming of traveling again. 🙂
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ive been to Tokyo several times, but your pics showed me something different not just from what ive seen but from photo to photo. wonderful!
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What a great compliment, Andy, thanks so much. I found the everyday street life particularly fun to photograph. So glad you enjoyed them from a seasoned traveler’s eye. 🙂
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Much attractive
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Thanks so much, Seerdof. 😊
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True words from A. Siskin for sure! It’s always such fun to look back at older photos and reliving some great adventures. Seeing things I may have missed at the time. Closest thing to being there… then! (Which brings to mind your second quote by Abbott!)
I just love your sense of humor as in the “Peace” shot! What a great catch!
Then again your post reminded me of the time my mother returned from her trip to Japan and gushed about the fact that Tokyo had a McDonald’s! 🤨 (Say what????)
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Hi Gunta, I’m happy you enjoyed this one- that quote from Siskin gets me every time. And I’m so glad you get me and my humor…was thrilled that the police officer scowled at me! haha.
Too funny about your Mom…when we were in Beijing, our guide was so excited to show us the “biggest McDonald’s” in the country. Huh? 😄 Thanks for sharing your thoughts! 💕
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Great images as always, Jane. And also as always, you pick out some excellent quotes.
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Thanks so much, Steve. Tokyo was a thrill. Maybe someday we will be able to return. 🙂
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You just brought me back there, great shots. I lived in Tokyo prefecture for 3+ years and spent a lot of time in the city. Glad to see it through your eyes.
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Ruth, What a wonderful response. How lucky that you lived there. I’m glad you enjoyed what I saw on my relatively short stay. Thanks so much… maybe we will be able to travel again soon. 😊
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Beautiful photography skills, I have followed your blog
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Thanks very much, Daniel. Glad you’re enjoying it and I appreciate you following. 😃
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Fabulous blog, Jane
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Thanks, Chandra. Dreaming of traveling again one day.
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Have you ever visited India? Jane, I am from India.
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Yes, I see that. I have not, on my bucket list.
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So beautiful. I hope I get to see these in person one day 😍
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Thank you, Gypsy. 🙂
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Wow! Such steady hands! Such erect photographs!
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Thanks so much, Garima. 😄
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PS like Lynn said – I love the opening quote. I find that all the time – memories I didn’t know I had.
A.
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I’m glad that quote spoke to both of you. Great photographers and travelers. 😍
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xox
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Oh thank you for this mini trip back to Japan. I love it so, and your photos have captured the essence.
Alison
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Thanks, Alison. Glad these brought back good memories of this beautiful country. I remember your wonderful posts! 😁
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Will you be travelling again soon, Jane?
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Hi Lisa, Holding off on flying right now. Heading on a road trip to SF and northern CA. How about you?
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The opening quote is perfect for these, isn’t it? We know we need to spend time without a camera when we travel, to be more present to the whole experience, but then…there is so much value in the images we do bing home. This post makes that clear. I like the realism in “Late Night Bite” and “The Crew” is unbelievable Beautiful framing on “Saki Barrels” and great eye on the movie poster – it’s a very handsome image.! “All ALone”, “Peace” and “Tokyo Lights” are marvelous – something really happened to you on that trip, photography-wise, didn’t it? You were inspired. And “Crossing” is tops!
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Hi Lynn, Glad that quote speaks to you, too. Agree- it’s a balance to not only look through the lens the entire time… but I sure do remember each of these moments as I shot them. I really appreciate you saying that something happened on that trip…it did indeed. Feeling each moment as if it was extraordinary. Pleased you can feel that. Thanks so much! I am slowly catching up and look forward to your posts. 🤗
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Interesting – I thought something was going on and it’s interesting to read your description of it. I’m sure you could say more – for another time – in person, hopefully, one of these days!
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Wouldn’t that be nice!
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Wonderful street pictures from Tokyo. A great mind traveling to Tokyo.
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Thanks, YC. Inspired by the Olympics to revisit some favorites. So glad you enjoyed them. 🙂
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Wonderful! Lovely virtual tour.
✨🙏🕉🌱🌿🌳🌻💚🕊☯🐉✨
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I’m pleased you enjoyed them, Graham. Thanks for traveling along. 🤗🌈
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Terrific photos
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Thanks so much, Linda. Great memories. 💕
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Good pictures, Jane, but maybe not a place to visit just at the moment. Crossing knocks me flat – one of your best pictures? And the final picture, Pagoda, is also wonderful. 🙂
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Thank you, Adrian. That’s for sure…maybe traveling will come back soon. Happy you like Crossing- a memorable moment. And Pagoda feels like a classic. Your thoughts are much appreciated. 🙂
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I’ve been to Japan several times. I have a lot of friends there and it is such a wonderful country to visit. Tokyo city proper is actually my least favorite. I much more prefer the pace in Hiroshima and Kyoto.
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Hi Melanie, You’re lucky to have made several visits. I hope to go back someday. Tokyo is a bit overwhelming but I found it exciting. We loved Kyoto and also the countryside when we stayed at a Ryokan. Thank you for your visit here- much appreciated. 🙂
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I’m so glad you had the opportunity to stay at a Ryokan. You are such a talented photographer! I would love to see more of your pictures from Japan, especially if you have any from the Ryokan.
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Thank you, Melanie. Will revisit them and possibly post in the future. An interesting experience. 🙂
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The next best thing to being there. 🙂
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How nice- thank you so much, Eliza. Armchair traveling is the best we can do now. 🙂
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Reblogged this on The ADHD Traveler and commented:
Some absolutely stunning pictures of Tokyo that make me fondly remember my trip in 2018. Hope to go back some day. If you haven’t seen this yet, I’d recommend taking a look at the pictures and allowing yourself to be swept away
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Very nice, thank you!
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Thank you for the trip to Tokyo. I remember my trip fondly, and hope to go again some day.
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Thank you, Blazewing, and I’m glad you’ve experienced Japan. It is a wonderful country. Appreciate your visit and follow. 🙂
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Thank you, Jane, for gifting us all a trip to Tokyo! Beautiful images!
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I”m happy you traveled along with me, Brad. Thanks so much! 🙂
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The pleasure was mine. 🇯🇵
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Amazing photos!
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Thank you, Sebasalam. Much appreciated!
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The pictures give a tour of the world which I have never seen!
Thank you so much for posting such great images which help me to get introduced with such amazing things.
Good job as well. //:>))
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That’s what I hope for, Saloni. Goes along with a favorite Berenice Abbott quote, “Photography helps people to see.” 🙂 Thank you very much for your visit.
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Yes, this is actually true.
Photography not only helps people to see, but also great photographs can be felt.
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I couldn’t agree more, Saloni. 😊
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Great images Jane 👍🏻 What an exciting city Tokyo looks like. Its definitely on my bucket list.
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Thanks, Joe. I hope you cross it off your bucket list someday soon…when will be able to travel? You and your lens will love every minute! 🙂
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Outstanding pictures Jane. All are great. Tokyo is a wonderful city (or should I say: cities).
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Thank you, Peter. Means a lot coming from your eye. It really is a marvelous and yes, vast city to experience.
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This was such a wonderful treat for my eyes! 💜
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I’m so glad you enjoyed these, Secrets. Thank you! 💜
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Another wonderful collection. The “people” photos in particular are sharp and instantly tell a story. Just great!
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Thank you so much, Jack. Happy you enjoyed the storytelling through images. I’d rather let them speak for themselves. 🙂
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Another great post, Jane. Love the quotes and the tour of Tokyo through your eyes. I found Movie Poster especially intriguing and not sure why.
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Thank you, Janie. Was inspired watching the Olympics and missing traveling. Glad you like Movie Poster– it is a fave. For me it’s the vintage look, the textures and the clues to a sense of place. 🙂
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Those quotes encapsulate my feelings on photography! Love the Gyoza lady portrait.
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Ooh, me too, Amanda. Love those quotes. Happy you highlighted the Gyoza seller portrait. I was pleased her warm personality shone through. Thanks very much. 🙂
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I got that same warm feeling from the photograph! You captured that particular moment well.
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“Crossing” is what I would call an instant classic …
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Wow, thanks Herbert! I was looking down from my hotel window and the rain came…it was marvelous. 🙂
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Awesome photography Jane.
Enjoy your weekend and many greetz,
Rudi
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Thanks very much, Rudi. Pleased you enjoyed my look back on Tokyo. 🙂
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Busy, busy, busy!
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It sure is, Sue. An exciting city to photograph. Thanks!
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I think I would find it exhausting, now!
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Yes, we’re all definitely out of practice!
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😊😊😊
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Interesting to see diversity posters in Japan.
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Hi Bob, Yes, and advertising it with Hello Kitty. Glad you enjoyed these- thanks!
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Nice travel story, Jane; thanks!
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Thank you, Harrie. Happy you enjoyed these. 🙂
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Awesome photography as always. Wish I could visit this amazing place! Myth of Tomorrow is just fab, how did you manage to take that shot!?
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Thanks so much, Arnav. It really is an amazing country. The mural is in the busy Shibuya Train station and I wanted to convey the commuters running under the mural. I shot this handheld at a slow shutter speed of 1/8 sec to blur the movement and keep the mural in focus. Glad you like it! 🙂
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umm… saying that to a noob photographer is really cruel😂😂 You are awesome at it, keep clicking and sharing😊
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Ha, thanks Arnav. 🤣 Always learning, too! 😊
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Loved your beautiful collection of captures in Tokyo, Jane. Since I was a teenager I dreamed of visiting Japan.
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Thank you so much, Cornelia. I hope you visit someday, you would find the temples especially inspiring. So much beauty.
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Fascinating photography Jane!
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Thank you, Cindy. Tokyo was an inspiring city – once you wrap your mind around the action.
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Amazing and beautiful photos, Jane! Wow. Have a great weekend. 😎
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Thank you so much, John. Great memories. Glad you enjoyed. 🙂
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Amazing photography! These are a pleasure to look at! Brilliantly captured.
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Hi Sam, I’m happy you enjoyed these. Tokyo is an exciting city. Thank you very much.
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