Wednesday 11 March 2015

Ginza elephant



Behind the big Uniqlo in Ginza is the "Dover Street Markets Ginza" building
which is home to an elephant. The price to keep it
in a concept shop in the centre of Ginza is probably
more than the live ones at Ueno Zoo cost to maintain, but it's a charming
statue that always makes me smile.


The elephant in the room
January 2015





The photos below are from a trip there was there several months ago, which by chance was not long after having re-read Metamorphosis (or for a synopsis).  The insects in the rooms disturbed me, and I vacillated between squeamishness and a pity that Gregor, Kafka's travelling salesman, had wound up in Toyko.  I guess in this anthropomorphic society, it's probably not that different to having a hikikomori in the spare room.

Dover Street Market Ginza




The insect looking at itself...





Climbing to the top, one is rewarded with a very peaceful roof garden. An obligatory shrine, that will bring prosperity and good fortune if it does its job properly.  At any rate, it's a good spot for a bento away from the crowds.





2 comments:

JaneH said...

Elephant in the room...too hilarious!

Cecilia said...

Makes me chuckle every time I see it.

Hope all is well.