An elderly woman rests at a temple in Tokyo. The sign reads, "Place for paper fortunes."
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An elderly woman rests at a temple in Tokyo. The sign reads, "Place for paper fortunes."
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rranta
She looks so peaceful. It would be a treat just to say hi to her.
Dewaashita
I love these. And I bet she would have some stories to tell.
ratpack
She looks knackered. Probably walked a mile to get there and is wishing she hadn't drank all of her drink. On a serious note it is a nice photo.
some14some
Seems she is checking the expiry date of the drink.
fanta
thats one pension earner accounted for
alohajapan
How old is she? The government better keep track of her or else they will be losing more money.
CoinLaundry
That's not the way I see it.
"Don't hang washing here unless absolutely necessary."
Erorrless
she doesnt look like shes doing that well
888naff
times must be good ...not many fortunes required today
Patricia Yarrow
She finally found a place where one can SIT in this benchless society. May her wishes come true. Is she reading her fortune off the back of that tea PET bottle?
Patricia Yarrow
Does she look "fortunate"? I wonder. Cheap clothes. Unflattering hat. Body posture of defeat. Now, I may be totally wrong and please correct me! Facial expression of dispair. Alone. This is her reward for negotiating a long life of tumultuous times in Japan??? I wish I could ask her directly.
whiskeysour
I hope she drank enough water and keep cool. I don't want to see her get a heat stroke
pixiepagoda
Her mouth makes it seem like she is gasping for air...
NeoJamal
On the contrary, this is the work of atheism and recession. Those fortune paper cost money you know.