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Yes, I went to Japan. And in those ten days, I realised one thing: there is no better country to photograph for someone who does street photography, and not only that. I’ve only just started going through the photos I took, and here I’m sharing a small selection, just a small part of the work I did between Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara and Osaka. The truth is, I still have more than 1,200 photos to review, sort out, and edit. It’s going to be a long summer, I think.

What I found was a Japan with two faces. One electric, dynamic and chaotic, made up of saturated, vivid colours. The other was a quieter, more contemplative Japan, filled with old signs, slower rhythms and, who knows, maybe deeper thoughts too. For a photographer, the most frustrating thing is always choosing which road to take: you turn into an alley hoping to find a treasure, never knowing what images you might have found if you had taken a different one instead. But that’s part of the game, and it’s also what makes street photography so exciting.

It brings to mind Koudelka’s famous quote: “When you live in a place for long, you become blind because you do not observe anything. I travel not to go blind”. I can’t wait to discover what other images I brought back from this trip, a trip that, perhaps only now, as I begin to look at it through the photographs, is turning into a new memory.

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A man with multiple dogs on leashes on a bustling street in Japan, captured for street photography.

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Premium 3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do you clean up after this many dogs?

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    Japan street photography showing a man feeding deer in a park, a unique and dreamy street scene.

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    Street photographers find two women in traditional kimonos, one helping the other with her hair, in Japan.

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    A Geisha getting into a red taxi, perfect for street photographers capturing Japan's unique culture.

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    An older man in a uniform sitting at a bus stop in Japan, a compelling subject for street photographers.

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    A woman smiling next to a large white poodle at night, a charming moment for street photographers in Japan.

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    Street photographers observe a woman eating with chopsticks in a cozy Japanese restaurant, showcasing daily life in Japan.

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    Street photographers capture the vibrant neon signs of Japan's Kabukicho district at night, with a taxi passing by.

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    Japan street photography at night, capturing a vibrant street with illuminated lanterns and diners, a dream destination.

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    People waiting to cross a busy street in Japan, showcasing the vibrant scenes street photographers love.

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    3 weeks ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very common for women in Japan to use umbrellas when not raining. If you're wondering why it's to protect their skin from the harsh sun.

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    Street photographers frame silhouettes of people behind a frosted barrier with cranes in the background, capturing Japan's mystery.

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    Street photographers capture a Japanese train conductor looking out at the station, showing Japan's bustling transport.

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    I keep telling them, gather in ONE place!

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    A long tunnel of orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, an iconic sight for street photographers in Japan.

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    A woman standing beside a black taxi on a bustling street in Japan, a prime spot for street photographers.

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    People crossing a wet street with umbrellas in Japan, showcasing dynamic street photography opportunities.

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    A man commuting on a train in Japan, checking his phone, a common sight for street photographers.

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    Two chefs working in a small, bustling kitchen in Japan, perfect for urban street photographers.

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    A man in a suit walking along a narrow street in Japan, an ideal destination for street photographers.

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