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Young women in Chinese costumes, Nagasaki Chinatown festival, Nagasaki, Japan.

These young ladies, probably of Chinese descent, are accompanying the crowned 'Royal couple', the king and queen of the festival, through the streets of Nagasaki's bustling Chinatown.

Chinese trade, and Chinese settlers played a big part in the development of Nagasaki, and it remains one of the most energetic and interesting Chinatowns and Chinese communities in Japan.

Couple on a motorcycle, Odaiba, Tokyo, Japan.

Many young people who ride motorcycles seem to cop heavy criticism, and are often labeled as being a part of a gang scene. But it is not always the case, by any means. Quite a lot of young people use motorcycles as cheap transport, or as a means of just having an ordinary outing with a friend.

This young couple were enjoying a pleasant day out in the Tokyo winter sunshine.

Couple with dogs, Odaiba beach, Tokyo, Japan.

The boardwalk along the man made beach on the reclaimed land island of Odaiba makes a very pleasant place on a fine day to stroll with the family dogs.
Odaiba, a new industrial centre in Tokyo, is home to Fuji Television, the Big Site Exhibition Center, and several other amusement and entertainment
facilities.

Soba and Udon restaurant owning and operating family, Saga, Japan.

This family own and run this recently renovated Udon and Soba shop, which also now incorporates a new karaoke bar at the rear. This photo was taken in the opening week, and the woman on the left is holding welcoming flowers from a regular customer.