A Tokyo Tradition Turned Trend

In an amusing and unexpected Google Street View capture, a file of eight individuals strolls down the Tamagawa Aqueduct Greenway in Tokyo, each donning a pigeon head. This eccentric scene, shared with the world by an astute social media user, reflects a quirky aspect of Japanese culture where dressing up as birds is surprisingly common.

What may initially seem like a random group of people has metamorphosed into a delightful “file of pigeons” marching together in an urban jungle. This snapshot entertains and offers a brief, whimsical glimpse into the innovative and playful side of life in the city originally named Edo.