A former street peddler who advised me to be careful around Okonomi-yaki (Japanese pizza) stands because they are typically operated by the mob.

Former dancer, 20 years since a sex change operation.

Used to be the lead vocalist in a heavy metal band, but now he just listens. He wears a tie 6 days a week.

Has run a bar in Asakusa for 30 years. The number of customers has decreased every year.

As a memorial to his dead daughter, he supports road safety.

She became a prostitute 6 months ago. She still gets money from her parents, but hopes someday to get her job back as a kindergarten teacher.

Last month, he found out he has prostate cancer but he hasn’t told his wife yet.

He’s been standing by this pond for 24 years. He is actually straight. His school senior taught him the trade.

He is an Okinawa samisen musician and hides a tattoo on his chest that bears his name.

Lecturer of the Ponzi scheme. She constantly travels cross-country on foot and makes a good income.

Even in midwinter, he wanders around in a T-shirt and shorts. When he gets cold, he runs.

She comes for a walk once a month from Asakusa. She seldom meets her five sons.

He opened a small bar in Shinjuku. The bar is always crowded despite the bad economy.

Club singer. Came to Tokyo from Otaru at the age of 20 and has never returned.

He takes Polaroid photographs of children, and gives them the photos on the spot. He spends his pension money on film.

She lives with a daughter of 28. The daughter is hikikomori and always stays home reading manga.

Recruiter of day labourers. Pick up casual laborers in Ueno every day.

He is a masseur who’s a big fan of Takamori Saigo.

Used to dance with Tama-chan, who has not been seen this past year. He dances alone every weekend by the pond.

Came from Nagoya to see the sakura blossoms, after a gap of six years. He wanted his dog to see them too.