Night Market Fish Counter Neon Reflections

Neon pink and blue tubes cast wet reflections across the slick tiled floor of a fish counter in Okayama. Metal scales and ice chunks gleam under the harsh artificial glow, against the dark, damp awnings overhead. Crowds of shoppers in winter coats crowd the narrow aisle, their breath visible in the cool air as they haggle over fresh catches. The turn of seasons is marked by the heavy wool textures of clothing and the bare branches of potted plants tucked in corners. Steam rises gently from a warming tray near the register, catching the light. A reflection of a red sign ripples across a puddle at the edge of the frame.