I can recall visiting friends near the Kawasaki industrial area over 30 years ago when factories and production facilities on the waterfront of Tokyo Bay spewed noxious gases, dark smoke, and gritty particulates into the air that would burn your eyes and nose, and left a gray film on clean laundry that was hung out to dry on sunny, windless days.
These days, the air seems remarkably clean, locals enjoy fishing on the nearby wharfs, and small green parks with greenery have flourished. I am not sure if environmental policies have been strengthened, if production and associated pollution were shipped overseas to cheaper labor markets, or if a combination of both have occurred.
Regardless, the many oil refineries lining the shores of Tokyo Bay offer great opportunities to enjoy the outdoors somewhat and offer photographers a chance to enjoy the aesthetics of industrial sites.
Oil Refinery and Power Station
Plumes of steam rising from the cooling towers at an oil refinery located on the west coast of Tokyo Bay.
Pentax KP 53mm ISO 100 at ƒ/9 for 1/40 sec. with CP.
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