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.
Osteoporosis can strike anybody no matter what they did in life. Sitting at a pc can lead to osteoporosis. Make sure you get enough calcium!
Load More Replies...just want to gather her up in my arms and cuddle her and have her tell me her life story.
More like a bad case of tuberculosis or kyphosis.
Load More Replies...Helping the elderly in Japan is a very much needed job! Think about at least volunteering there some day!
politicians play with weapons and such people pay with their lives! awful :(
Load More Replies...I knew someone with the same back problems. Every second (even with painkillers) of his life was just pain pain and more pain. The day he got an operation to make it better and could finaly stand up (not fully, but better) he actually cried as it was such amazing for him to look right in front of him without pain. Will always remember this moment, dear Christian.
I don't think that's what you should be worrying about out of all the things in this picture :/
Load More Replies...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.
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.
Pfff, I can't even do that on my feet, I can't imagine trying it on a bike. I'm very admirative.
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.
Quite a struggle, judging from her look. Hope she gets where she's heading for safely.
worth mentioning, Master Tatsuo took it a few after days Pokemon Go was released.
Because he's old enough to to travel alone, but not enough to have his own smart phone. Everyone knows that!
My heart plunged just by seeing her so gnarled at such old age. Life must have become too much for her...
In front of Apple building, Ginza. She and her booth have been there for decades.
Nah it gives it mystery to not have descriptions... sometimes it's more distracting... especially when they are wrong
Load More Replies...Strong material, I loved all of the photos - couldn't stop watching them...
Nah it gives it mystery to not have descriptions... sometimes it's more distracting... especially when they are wrong
Load More Replies...Strong material, I loved all of the photos - couldn't stop watching them...