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Few places in the world are as alluring as Japan when it comes to street photography. The neon alleyways of Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities provide perfect opportunities for evocative night photography, while the bustling trains and intersections offer an infinite source of inspiration for those looking for some snaps in the daylight hours.

In homage to the country's reputation as a street photographer's paradise, Bored Panda has compiled this list containing some of the best street snaps we could find. In it you'll see work from reputed street photographers such as Masashi Wakui and Takeshi Yasui, as well as many others. If you've never been to Japan then these pictures will make you want to go. And if you have been before then they'll make you want to go again. Just don't forget your camera!

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Takashi Yasui Report

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Meeow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The most haunted Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

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Kaitaro Kobayashi Report

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Janice Ryu
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is anyone else reminded of that scene from Monster's Inc with all the doors?

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belovedstraycat Report

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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Aw. Poor things. I hope they get warm food and a cozy place to spend cold nights. :'(

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Hirokazu Toda Report

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Silent Skeleton
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

her earbuds made it kinda look like she was holding one of the balloons at first glance haha

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İlhan Eroglu Report

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James Floyd
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been living in Japan for the last 10 years and narrow roads and shops and homes still stun me, particularly in hot spring towns.

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Lee Chapman Report

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Steff-Annie Stogner
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She most likely worked hard her entire life in a position that required her to slightly hunched...That work, and everything that comes with it, took a huge toll on her body. I hope her family is caring for her and giving her the love and respect I'm sure she deserves.

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Kaitaro Kobayashi Report

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Lisa Bhardwaj
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've been there: Shibuya crossing, spectacular at night time - like Picadilly Circus on speed! It's often seen in movies too or documentaries where they want to show somewhere busy.

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Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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Jamal W
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What ever is in the bag cost a pretty penny lmao i wouldn't let go either!!

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Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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Lou Wow
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is an accurate depiction of what my brain cells do during a meeting at work....

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Michael Chandler Report

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Eva Tóthová
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Japanese: the only nation that is not mocked for wearing socks in sandals :D

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marco ferrarin Report

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Damien Vignol Report

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Huy Tonthat Report

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Yuma Yamashita Report

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​​TORU TANAKA Report

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Hassan Badran Report

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Hidenobu Suzuki Report

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Mutsumi Ito
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't look Japan at all.. kanji is not Japanese ones and Hirakana spelling has mistake, red plastic chairs doesn't seem Japanese style.. well if photographer says it's in Japan it must be somewhere very different.

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Ryusuke Komori Report

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Takashi Yasui Report

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Serenity
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Woman in blue kimono: ''They will never find me! Hehe!''

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Nicolas Datiche Report

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Jeanne Deaux
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Pfff, I can't even do that on my feet, I can't imagine trying it on a bike. I'm very admirative.

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Takashi Yasui Report

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Yusuke Sakai Report

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Sonny Abesamis Report

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Chris K
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

his was shot in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The buddhist monks are praying for the world peace and for the souls of the victims of the A-Bomb. If you have an opportunity, visit this park and the Peace Memorial Museum. That migh change your perspective of the world peace and the use of nuclear weapons.

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Yuma Yamashita Report

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Takashi Yasui Report

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Yota Yoshida Report

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Ryuichi Noguchi Report

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Yoshiro Ishii Report

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Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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Minh Phương Nguyễn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Quite a struggle, judging from her look. Hope she gets where she's heading for safely.

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Said Karlsson Report

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José E. Tan Report

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Luca Onnis Report

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ShootTokyo Report

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Yanidel Report

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Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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Kinga Żołnacz
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

worth mentioning, Master Tatsuo took it a few after days Pokemon Go was released.

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andrea maini Report

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Eolo Perfido Report

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Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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Eikichigai
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dreamer. You're nothing but a dreamer. Love the eye contact.

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Takashi Yasui Report

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Takashi Yasui Report

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Dave Norman
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like an old spirit walking , it makes me feel excited and afraid.

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Shin Noguchi Report

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Eugenio Frasca Report

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ShootTokyo Report

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Pierre-Emmanuel Delétrée Report

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Haydée Cázares
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Because he's old enough to to travel alone, but not enough to have his own smart phone. Everyone knows that!

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Mitsutaka Tajiri Report

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Minh Phương Nguyễn
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My heart plunged just by seeing her so gnarled at such old age. Life must have become too much for her...

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Takashi Yasui Report

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Yanidel Report

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Jun Itabashi
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7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In front of Apple building, Ginza. She and her booth have been there for decades.

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Lukasz Kazimierz Palka Report

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Lee Chapman Report

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Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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Eolo Perfido Report

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Davide Filippini Report

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Hiroki Fujitani Report

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Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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Yota Yoshida Report

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Hiroki Fujitami Report

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Lukasz Kazimierz Palka Report

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Ryuichi Noguchi Report

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Hiroki Fujitani Report

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Lee Chapman Report

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Tadashi Onishi Report

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Shinji Abe Report

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Richard Atrero de Guzman Report

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#138

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Davide Filippini Report

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Davide Filippini Report

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Takaaki Ishikura Report

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HIROKI FUJITANI Report

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Tadashi Onishi Report

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Mitsutaka Tajiri Report

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HIROKI FUJITANI Report

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