Cherry blossoms aren't the only crowd pullers in Tokyo. The multitudes they flocked in throngs to the capital's Kameido area today for a festival in a temple reknowned for its wisteria.
The women came to see the flowers, the men to shoot them. They were armed for this mission with what must be described as big motherfucking cameras.
While the wisteria were very nice, I thought the crowds they drew were disproportionate to their beauty, not to mention my comfort.
I took the opportunity to take some photos of Tokyo's older folks and their hats. As I was leaving, one old guy came up to me, looked me in the eye and said "Good Sunday" emphatically in English. Then he and his wife laughed and went on their way.
Click on Continue Reading to see those who came and the flowers they came to see.
