Venus Fort, located at Odaiba, Tokyo, has just opened what is said to be the first outlet mall in Tokyo. A lot of people may know about the outlet malls at Gotenba and other places. I have been to a few, but always wondered why you had to travel so far to get to them. While now there in close distance, accessible by train.
For the train to Odaiba you can have a read of this.
Shibuya shops
Today in Shibuya it was a busy day with many shoppers around. I keep hearing about the economic downturn and how people aren’t buying products anymore, but going in a few stores and seeing the long queues at cash registers, it appears that not all retail outlets are suffering equally. Admittedly, Shibuya is not representative of the whole of Japan and this is just one economic microcosm. It is nice to see people out though helping to circulate cash in the system.
I just took a few photos today. With so many people out it was difficult to actually see much.
Do you prefer to shop in the city or visit an outlet mall? What are your favorite brands to find at the outlet mall?
How come you’re blurring out the faces of the people in your photos..? Did something happen?
I bought a new lens 85mm f1.4 and it really is sharp. These blurs were accidental not on purpose. No post editing. I need to think about how to take photos of crowds a bit more if this lens is on. Just trying to get a feel for light, depth etc with the new lens. I think for most crowd shots I should set the stop back up over f/2.0
85mm F/1.4 is a very nice lens, very good for taking portraits of people.
Seems like you have developed a liking to fast lenses :-]
I saw a 85 F/1.4 in Akiba’s Softmap a few weeks ago for a really good price, very tempting.
But I didn’t end up buying it, will get a 24-70 F/2.8 in a month instead which is highly versetile and is as sharp as a prime lens is, except this can zoom making it the ideal choice for both street photography (wide end) as well as portraits (the 70 end) which is ideal for the thing I photograph the most; parties and events. (wide angle for people standing next to eachother and zoomed in for the portraits)
Aww man. I envy you so much. That is the lens I would buy a Nikon just to use…
Thanks. You probably wouldn’t envy my bank balance this month 😉 It took a sting from the lens purchase.
oh wow, I didn’t know Amuro Namie was still “popular enough” in Japan to warrent a new album release.
With all the J-rock bands making a big march for supremacy lately like Girugamesh and what not.
Regarding the NTT Docomo posters; offcourse the obvious awnser is the “style” model being the only female one out of the pack 😛
Curious to know, did you blur out the faces in the front of the people yourself or just happen to be the lens depth of field effect ?
Horikita Maki, nice!! 🙂 blur was accidental
I just love that Starbucks photo
i would like to be your freind
Very happy to have you as a friend. thanks 🙂
I expect a full report from the Outlet Mall!
What’s the Japanese version of the term ‘bustling’, as in crowds? 🙂 The holidays are the only time when I actually like crowds.
And I’m gonna have to go with Kenichi Matsuyama as my favourite in the DoCoMo advert, simply because he made a difficult summer full of laughs when I watched Sexy Voice and Robo. Dunno why, but his humor is like a young Dick van Dyke? Sort of wholesome even when rude. Probably just me.
GIANT Starbucks spaceship!!
we have a few outlet malls here in my neck of the woods. But never really shopped at them. Seemed more expensive than the other stores we have. It’s good to see that you have one close to you though. Like Protocol snow said will look forward to a review of the mall. I can’t really associate Madonna with Christmas, i guess only for the fashionable of Shibuya I guess. Yes there was quite a few people out and about I would say. need to find a highperch to take pics. That Starbucks looks to be the perfect place for that. it sure seems to be in alot of your photos lately. Is that the enterance to Center gai to the left of Starbucks? To me it looks like it. With all the vehicles out they sure pay attention to their driving, compared to over here, w/ people on their cell phones while driving.
Nicely spotted ! That’s indeed the center gai entrance on Starbuck’s left.
Looks like you are ready for a trip over here. You will be able to find your way around without a guide after studying all the photos 🙂
Looks crowded!
want to visit next week.
I reccomend, take your wallet full (-_-;)
hehehe i been there 2years ago my wallet was empty after shoping :)))))
Witch shops ? American shoppes ?!