Morning street life and anime culture observed across Kyoto

A framed puzzle of a scene from the anime film "My Neighbor Totoro" hangs on a wall. The puzzle depicts Totoro, a large grey forest spirit, along with Mei and Satsuki, two young sisters. They are sitting on a tree root near a body of water in a lush, green landscape with trees and blue skies in the background. The Japanese title of the film is written vertically on the right side of the puzzle. The frame is green with floral patterns, and some artificial ivy is draped over the frame and the adjacent wall, which appears to be made of dark brown wood slats. The location is unknown, so it could not be described.

The video shows a street scene in Japan on a sunny day. A white van with the logo “Iwasaki” passes on the street, and a white truck follows. There is a tan torii gate visible in the background. The camera pans to the left, showing more of the street and a group of people walking. A black car passes on the street. The camera pans to show a Sugi Drug store with a sign that says “Tax Free Shop.” Two women walk in front of the store.

The video depicts a street scene in Japan, featuring a row of buildings on the right and a narrow street on the left. Pedestrians are walking along the sidewalk, with a man in a black t-shirt and white cap walking towards the camera. A woman with an umbrella is walking behind him. Further down the sidewalk, other pedestrians are visible. Parked on the street is a black taxi with its red light on, and an ambulance is parked behind it. A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof is visible in the background. The weather appears sunny and bright. Electrical poles and wires run above the street, adding to the urban environment.

A camera films through the glass of a shop window at a collection of Totoro themed merchandise. The camera moves slowly, revealing more of the display. The items include plush toys, figurines, models of houses, and framed pictures. The reflections of people walking by are visible in the glass. The shop appears to be in a traditional Japanese style building.

Morning snapshots from Nha Trang: traffic, fast food, girl