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I Explored The Night Alleys Of Tokyo Under Neon Lights, And Here Are 30 Images That I Took
I’m Davide Sasso and this is my "Tokyo Dream Distance" photographic project, a collection of photos that I took in Japan.
During this trip I didn’t have a tour guide or a local expert, I already knew some places, many others I didn’t. This was a conscious decision because I wanted to experience Japan from scratch, even if it meant losing myself in the many alleys of Tokyo. This also led me to photograph and see places that are not so touristy, if I could go back I would make this choice again.
This journey has been the most beautiful of my life so far and I can’t wait to go back to Japan. I would certainly like to come back to Tokyo again, there is still a lot to see, the city is really endless, but I’d also like to see places outside of Tokyo, like Osaka and Kyoto. So thank you Japan, until the day we meet again!
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#1
Final score:
38points
Nomadic_plate 3 years ago
I like how the usd and euro signs are mixed up idk how I notice this 😅
Christine 3 years ago
Haha, same! I always relish the opportunity to spot typos out in the wild.
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Maryann Decker 3 years ago
Your photos are artistic! The way that you captured the solid and different colors are amazing. I hope that you will make posters from some of these photos. Have you ever considered using your talents as a business? Think about it.
This was my first time in Japan and I would love to go back whenever I can. I have always loved this country, the culture, the food… There are so many wonderful places. From Tokyo to Osaka, Yokohama to Kyoto, these are just some of the amazing cities in this country. Each one is unique and I hope to visit as many as possible!
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I love cinema. Among my favorite films are Akira, Enter the Void, Fallen Angels, Ghost in the Shell, and Blade Runner. All these films have an incredible atmosphere that has always fascinated me, so I tried to recreate these aesthetics in my shots.
Tokyo is a very different city from those of my country, so shooting here was really a challenge. But I must say that it is a city full of lights and colors, and that gives a lot of interesting ideas for both day and night shots. Also, it is a city that never stands still, where something is always happening, so it was really fun to shoot there. I would define it as a big playground for photographers!
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Final score:
33points
I have many ideas and projects that I would like to realize. One of these that I am working on is called “Anime City Pop” and collects a series of shots that replicate the aesthetics of anime as much as possible, in particular, those of Studio Ghibli which I love very much!
#8
Final score:
32points
#9
Final score:
30points
#10
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#11
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#13
Final score:
27points
#17
Final score:
26points
Joshua Collins 3 years ago
That is the Tokyo Tower. It is a communications tower & it has an observation floor. It has now been supplemented by the Tokyo Skytree which is the tallest freestanding tower in the world.
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#21
Final score:
25points
#23
Final score:
25points
Alicia Kessinger Bader 3 years ago
I love the black care on the right ... it almost looks like a cat ready to pounce ... & then the wheels. Beautiful!
#24
Final score:
25points
Daniel Medela Trigoso 3 years ago
I wonder if a certain demon king works in that McDonald's...😂
#28
Final score:
24points
#31
Final score:
21points
Jose Carlo 3 years ago
New Yokosuka Hotel? I stayed there until they got me a barracks inside the base which was across!
#32
Final score:
21points
april jenkins 3 years ago
lol... "new half" snack bar.. bahaha. above is "pero pero" (lick lick)!
#34
Final score:
20points
Daniel Medela Trigoso 3 years ago
My japanese is not very good, but... The signpost at the center reads as Green Peace place...
I'm done 3 years ago
Honestly if you are able to read that... It is VERY good.
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#41
Final score:
15points
Alicia Kessinger Bader 3 years ago
This one & #21 are the same layout. I hope tis is a safe place for the woman who is about to walk in/out of frame.
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Final score:
15points
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Rose Button 🇺🇦 3 years ago (edited)
These are so pleasing, they almost don't seem real. The photographer well captured the quietness of the setting, while still making it seem alive. They really do glow! (#20, #22 and #8 showcase this best, I think)
Elise Austin 3 years ago
Wow. It's remarkable how the light colors almost seem choreographed to compliment one another. It's almost as though a theater set designer intentionally created a mood for each street. Really highlights the local appreciation for beauty there, that people are willing to cooperate on an asthetic effect. Well captured! Thanks for taking me on vacation without making me get on a plane.
Davide Sasso (Post author) 3 years ago
Thanks a lot! Yes, you can find them on my instagram.
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Victoria Mehl 3 years ago
Enjoyed you post and the sights you recorded. Rainy nights are the best friend of a photographer. I think you should have called it Neon Nights from the Streets and Towers of Tokyo! :-)
Winter Eleven 3 years ago
At first i thought they were paintings 😲 these photographs are so freakin' awesome 😀
UpQuarkDownQuark 3 years ago
I was hoping for some actual neon lights. I love neon signage. It’s an art form unto itself. The photos, however, are really beautiful.
Rose Button 🇺🇦 3 years ago (edited)
These are so pleasing, they almost don't seem real. The photographer well captured the quietness of the setting, while still making it seem alive. They really do glow! (#20, #22 and #8 showcase this best, I think)
Elise Austin 3 years ago
Wow. It's remarkable how the light colors almost seem choreographed to compliment one another. It's almost as though a theater set designer intentionally created a mood for each street. Really highlights the local appreciation for beauty there, that people are willing to cooperate on an asthetic effect. Well captured! Thanks for taking me on vacation without making me get on a plane.
Davide Sasso (Post author) 3 years ago
Thanks a lot! Yes, you can find them on my instagram.
Load More Replies... Victoria Mehl 3 years ago
Enjoyed you post and the sights you recorded. Rainy nights are the best friend of a photographer. I think you should have called it Neon Nights from the Streets and Towers of Tokyo! :-)
Winter Eleven 3 years ago
At first i thought they were paintings 😲 these photographs are so freakin' awesome 😀
UpQuarkDownQuark 3 years ago
I was hoping for some actual neon lights. I love neon signage. It’s an art form unto itself. The photos, however, are really beautiful.
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