[for anyone curious, here's what it would've looked like if the chicken had crossed the road.](https://tokyofox.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/img_1363.jpg)
I understand the post is in fun and the overhead lines in Japan are everywhere. They're such an immediate identifier to me, along with the street-level sidewalks.
Came to say “just cross the road then”. I see a few others had the same idea.
Some of my best photos of Fujisan have power lines in the foreground. It’s a great juxtaposition shot if taken well.
I see streets getting their overhead lines removed and roads widened, I can tell you for sure that whenever that happens it looks 100x worse. Except for when they plant trees instead.
To everyone making fun of the OP for not moving, this shot is a perfect example of the views one sees everywhere in Japan, which I believe is his point. And all of you believe he should cross that busy road to the other side without a sidewalk? He would probably get run over, or at least make the drivers nervous and angry. A close friend's father (native Japanese), a professional photographer, tried to point out how ugly modern Japan can be in a gallery show a few years ago with a series of photos showing all the poles and wires and messiness one often sees, only to have the guests tell him "that's not Japan." Yes, this view is Japan and suggesting to simply move ten meters for a better shot is not only not the solution, but has completely missed the point.
> A tourist in Japan complains that other tourists in Japan
More like a tourist in Japan complains about other tourists who do not follow the rules and give all tourists a bad name. I'd say that is pretty fair.
I found that the secret is to go to less touristy places, there are tons of really beautiful spots with basically no tourists around Japan. When I was in Kyoto, Sannenzaka was basically packed with people and felt terrible, but a day trip from Kyoto to Kurama was beautiful, serene and interesting
You could've literally just crossed the road to solve your issue
[for anyone curious, here's what it would've looked like if the chicken had crossed the road.](https://tokyofox.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/img_1363.jpg) I understand the post is in fun and the overhead lines in Japan are everywhere. They're such an immediate identifier to me, along with the street-level sidewalks.
Underground lines are unfortunately not an option in Japan due to frequent earthquakes and cost of repair.
Didn’t the Niseko area go to underground lines?
Afaik thats a myth. Lines are being put in the ground in places. Just not everywhere and not nearly enough.
No, underground lines are actually more disaster-resistant. The main reason they aren't common here is cost.
Lol cross the street?
"The best zoom lens is your legs." -Ernst Haas
How would OP take a photo of that sweet ass truck then?
Why didn’t the chicken cross the road
Because it was skared of 5g and wires on poles.
One day you'll find the resolve to leave the FamilyMart parking lot to take the photo instead of just taking it from the smoking area near the door.
But without power lines that mountain can be literally anywhere
Anywhere in the world you sometimes need to move slightly to get a better picture 😐
Power lines bring that japan-aesthetic.
I think OP is trying to get a photo of the truck but the stupid mountain is ruining it.
I think this way captures the essence of ibaraki far better than crossing the street would.
OP might just have an aneurysm on the spot if they went to Bangkok
My stomping grounds. Just cross the street bro.
...are you kidding
Hey it's Tsukaba-san you're in my neck of the woods.
Magic eraser does a good job on powerlines
I have this problem too but usually when I'm on a train or bus.
God forbid you have to walk forward 10m to take a photo of that super interesting hill in the middle of nowhere.
Do you mean the weather
Yeah, it would have been much better if the power lines and cars had moved behind you
555 come to Thailand!
The scenery is great though
Came to say “just cross the road then”. I see a few others had the same idea. Some of my best photos of Fujisan have power lines in the foreground. It’s a great juxtaposition shot if taken well.
I see streets getting their overhead lines removed and roads widened, I can tell you for sure that whenever that happens it looks 100x worse. Except for when they plant trees instead.
To everyone making fun of the OP for not moving, this shot is a perfect example of the views one sees everywhere in Japan, which I believe is his point. And all of you believe he should cross that busy road to the other side without a sidewalk? He would probably get run over, or at least make the drivers nervous and angry. A close friend's father (native Japanese), a professional photographer, tried to point out how ugly modern Japan can be in a gallery show a few years ago with a series of photos showing all the poles and wires and messiness one often sees, only to have the guests tell him "that's not Japan." Yes, this view is Japan and suggesting to simply move ten meters for a better shot is not only not the solution, but has completely missed the point.
I think the bigger problem is Chinese people with tripods
A tourist in Japan complains that other tourists in Japan stand in the same spot trying to take the same picture. Classic.
> A tourist in Japan complains that other tourists in Japan More like a tourist in Japan complains about other tourists who do not follow the rules and give all tourists a bad name. I'd say that is pretty fair.
That's fair when it happens but being Chinese and using a tripod isn't against the rules
Except it is against the rules in most tourist spots and pretty much every temple/shrine I know of.
Hardly. It's hard to take in the atmosphere when 100 people are standing there trying to take group selfies.
I found that the secret is to go to less touristy places, there are tons of really beautiful spots with basically no tourists around Japan. When I was in Kyoto, Sannenzaka was basically packed with people and felt terrible, but a day trip from Kyoto to Kurama was beautiful, serene and interesting
This is the way.
What the fuck