Standing Out Amongst the Crowd
This man really does stand out against everyone else in the picture. On this very busy Japanese street, he appears to be almost twice the size of everyone else pictured, and would surely be tall by almost any nation’s standards. Nevertheless, the contrast is especially pronounced in Japan, but, as above, this could be practical, as it would help someone looking for him to be able to spot him exceptionally easily.
A Man in a Crowd in Japan
Taking in the Culture
As mentioned above, traditionally built Japanese buildings tend to feature even lower ceilings and doorways than their modern counterparts. This woman got to experience this firsthand, being comfortably (or uncomfortably) taller than the doorway to her bedroom in the traditional house that she stayed in. Fortunately, she at least does not appear to be so tall as to be touching the ceiling with her head, but one would need to be mindful of this all the time when coming and going from the bedroom in order to avoid disaster!
A Woman Standing Next to a Traditional Japanese Doorway
