Gary ThrelfallA quiet moment before the night begins - Ueno - Tokyo - Japan.<br> Inside a dimly lit izakaya, the proprietor sits alone, preparing for the evening ahead. The warm glow of lanterns and scattered handwritten menus on the walls evoke a sense of nostalgia, as if time slows down before the first guests arrive. 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