Balloon Man

On Saturday afternoons, the Ginza, one of Tokyo's major shopping and

nightlife districts, is closed to traffic, and families like this one

go to town. While the cultural cues are obvious to Japanese viewers,

I'm interested in finding out how universally this picture conveys a

sense of place and time as a memory of childhood.

Dear Ken,

The answer is very well, I live in London but worked in Tokyo for a while and this reminds me of being there. However, take away the faces and the picture could be anywhere, so job done.

I just love the ubiquitous Burberry handbag in the shot, gives the Japanese away everytime.

All in all, an interesting and lovely shot, one that makes you stop that little bit longer than the usual passing glances we give photographs. That's what makes good pictures, great pictures.

Best wishes

Kev