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There is something extraordinarily magical about Japan and its culture and Japanese photographer Shin Noguchi proves that through his photo series of everyday life in Japan. He catches the peculiar, surreal, and strangely beautiful shapes and situations that occur when people don't think anyone is watching.

Noguchi, himself, describes his street photography as an attempt to capture extraordinary moments of excitement, humanism, the way of life, and beauty among the flow of everyday life. His approach to photography art is discreet, poetic, and enigmatic, which allows the artist to find the subtleties and complexities of Japanese culture without relying on staged, no-finder, or hipshot photography.

Explaining his philosophy, he says, "Street photography always projects the 'truth.' The 'truth' that I talk about isn't necessarily that I can see, but they also exist in society, in street, in people's life. And I always try to capture this reality beyond my own values and viewpoint/perspective."

Scroll down to enjoy the beautiful photos showcasing everyday life in Japan!

More info: Instagram | shinnoguchiphotography.com

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Japanese Photographer Manages To Show Bright Moments In Everyday Life In Japan

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

wow..that's stunning. i love to see traditional Elements in our modern world.

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must try this with my kitty ... what could possibly go wrong :P

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    your name
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Absolutely nothing more beautiful then a kimono

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

    When you feel like someones watching you and you turn around and see this :)

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

    photography skills like damn how do you even time this??

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    your name
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awe cutest "men working below" sign ever

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    Fire Bird
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the Marauder's map from Harry Potter.

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    Aaron Kara
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Baby in the bottom right looks like me in the morning when I'm reaching for coffee

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    Aaron Kara
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The guy at the doors like "Who keeps leaving the colonel outside!"

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    Hendra Lim
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the wrong way to hold a paper sheet door

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

    Did you ask him why he crossed the road?

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    Aaron Kara
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have this photo of the suspect, last seen at the beach, it is thought that she already savagely attacked a man on the stairs just prior to this photo being taken - approach with caution!

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    Anna Lourie
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    they respect the work behind the rice.. or they don't want to get wet feet :D

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    CP1986
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the juxaposition of the mother and daughter facing one way vs. the kawaii costumes looking the other.

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    Shiba Inu
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    double rainbow, oh my god. It's a double rainbow all the WAY.

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    Aaron Kara
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The feel completely changes if the photo was taking during night, in the dark - from cute, to ball shrivelingly scary XD

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    Shiba Inu
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why does it feel like i'm looking into a mirror?

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

    The lady with the cartel "The day of God's judgment is near"

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

    Reminds me of when we were kids and played by the creek, catching crayfish.

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    Last Hurrah
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He's got more than a chip on his shoulder.

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    holo it's me
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    7 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    follow me to our society, O Large One

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    Aaron Kara
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, you can buy face wash from the shops

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

    That guy needs to get indoors out of the sun. He's as red as a lobster!

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    Nora H.
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow.. trains so clean you can sit on the floor.

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

    worst case of whitewashing since Avatar: the last airbender

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

    that one has a creepy vibe to it

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    Pandamand2
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ACDC -" I GOT BIG BALLS, WE GOT BIG BALLS, BUT I HAVE THE BIGGEST BALLS OF ALL!"

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

    Hes clearly passed out drunk so i will put money on it being a Brit.

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    rhyan lumilay
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He really falls out the bed and directly to the escalator?

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my personal bubble .... please do not enter my personal bubble. :P

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    Aaron Kara
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    7 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Due to the creation of the worlds most powerful trampoline, NASA launches a mission to rescue Japanese children from orbit

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