Top 147 Japan Street Photography Shots That Capture The Rarely Seen Side Of The Land Of The Rising Sun
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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Is anyone else reminded of that scene from Monster's Inc with all the doors?
her earbuds made it kinda look like she was holding one of the balloons at first glance haha
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.
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.
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.
Japanese: the only nation that is not mocked for wearing socks in sandals :D
It invokes a sense of calmness in me just looking at this picture.
