Acclaimed Japanese street photographer Shin Noguchi returns to Bored Panda with a new collection of images that showcase the quiet, often overlooked beauty of everyday life in Japan, revealing unposed, spontaneous moments that invite us to see the world with fresh eyes.

Working in Kamakura and Tokyo, Noguchi captures fleeting expressions and odd coincidences with a calm, honest approach that never intrudes on his subjects, letting real life speak for itself in subtle detail. This latest series includes both digital and film photography, and prints are available through his website where you can also find more of his work.

More info: Instagram | shinnoguchiphotography.com | Facebook | blog.shinnoguchiphotography.com

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Young child in blue shirt sitting at a table with a large pizza, capturing daily life in Japan by photographer Shin Noguchi.

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Premium 4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Kamisama, domo arigato for the pizza."

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    Man in glasses pointing at a kitten behind glass, showcasing daily life in Japan through photography by Shin Noguchi.

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    KFC statue covered in snow outside a Japanese restaurant during a snowy evening, showing daily life in Japan.

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    Ok this Colonel Sanders is terrifying.

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    Child wearing a red oni mask playing cards at a low table, capturing daily life in Japan traditions and culture.

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    Can't read my can't read my no you can't read my...

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    Two elderly women talking outside a KFC in Japan, illustrating daily life and street scenes by Shin Noguchi.

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    Colonel Sanders in the background is a bit scary!

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    Man wearing a mask sitting on grass, observing a black and white rabbit in a candid daily life scene in Japan.

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    Person in a bear costume sitting on a city bench looking at a phone, illustrating daily life in Japan street scenes.

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    Baby lying in a crib beside a crying child and a table with traditional Japanese food, showing daily life in Japan.

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    A dog looking out from a car window with a yellow cloth, capturing a moment of daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Person in black pants and patterned shoes sitting on a bench in a stone-paved area showing daily life in Japan.

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    Traditional Japanese dancers in colorful attire descending stone steps surrounded by lush greenery in daily life Japan.

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    Artificial cow model outside a building with autumn trees in the background, depicting daily life in Japan.

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    Shadow of a person holding a bird with another bird flying nearby, capturing daily life in Japan.

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    Young girl in traditional kimono surrounded by greenery and stone markers, capturing daily life in Japan photography.

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    Yellow taxi parked near a Gucci store with a no entry sign in an urban Japan street showing daily life scenes.

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    Sunlight streaming through trees onto a quiet pathway in a serene Japanese garden showing daily life in Japan.

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    Two children resting in a traditional Japanese room with tatami mats, showcasing daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Crowded urban scene reflecting daily life in Japan with people walking and holding hands near a staircase.

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    Colorful red umbrellas in an outdoor setting capturing daily life in Japan through photographer Shin Noguchi’s lens

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    Person with curly hair photographed from behind at night against large green tree, depicting daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Compact car parked on stairs surrounded by dense green trees, illustrating daily life in Japan by photographer Shin Noguchi.

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    Giraffe and elderly man near temple and Tokyo Tower, capturing daily life in Japan by photographer Shin Noguchi.

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    Person wearing an apron peeking into a hedge along a quiet street in daily life in Japan by photographer Shin Noguchi

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    Man eating noodles leaning over a wooden bench outside a traditional building showing daily life in Japan.

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    Two Japanese girls with unique hairstyles crossing a busy street, illustrating daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Elderly man walking near a street advertisement in a Japanese urban setting showing daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Golf carts covered in rain protection lined up on a green course, depicting daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Two people waiting at a crosswalk at night in an urban setting, capturing daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    4 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one reminds me of any Saturday night in the UK

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    Two people sitting on benches near a panda playground ride, capturing daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Child's red toy car on a large pedestrian crossing capturing daily life in Japan by photographer Shin Noguchi.

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    Night scene of daily life in Japan showing a bright silhouette of a police officer with fireworks in the background.

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    Person wearing traditional mask raising hands in a crowd during a cultural event, showing daily life in Japan.

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    Two police officers checking a man on a city street near a Halloween pumpkin decoration in daily life in Japan.

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    A man pulling on a bright green Adidas sweatshirt on a busy street, capturing daily life in Japan by Shin Noguchi.

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    Person lying on fall leaves in a park, capturing a moment of daily life in Japan with vibrant red and yellow foliage around.

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    Children playing on bright green walls in an urban setting, capturing daily life in Japan through vibrant photography.

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    Man in a suit sitting on a bench in a tiled urban park with a pigeon walking nearby, daily life in Japan.

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    Elderly man with umbrella crossing a busy urban street, capturing daily life in Japan by photographer Shin Noguchi.

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    Person sleeping on the floor of a busy train station platform, capturing daily life in Japan through photography.

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    Person climbing ladder to rooftop of a concrete building, depicting daily life in Japan by photographer Shin Noguchi.

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