Naka-Meguro, Meguro, Tokyo, Japan — August 2, 2025

Skin of the Taiko

A drummer's profile above his taped hand and the worn skin of the drum in yellow light.

Camera: Fujifilm X-S20
Lens: XC15-45mmF3.5-5.6 OIS PZ
Settings: 45mm · f/5.6 · 1/750s · ISO 12800
Collection: Naka-Meguro Awa Odori
Tags: #Awa Odori #Candid #Festival #Japan #Matsuri #Photography #Street Photography #Travel

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