SHINJUKU
Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s major hubs. It’s a business-shopping-entertainment district, which means there is something going on pretty much all the time. It’s also a microcosm of Tokyo: there are skyscrapers and neon lights but also yakitori stalls in old wooden shacks; luxury hotels and manga kissa; legacy department stores and discount electronics retailers…
Shinjuku is one of Tokyo’s most famous neighborhoods, and probably a place you want to visit. It doesn’t have many major sites, but it is a big destination for nightlife. Tokyo’s largest red-light district, Kabukicho, is here; so is the city’s gayborhood, Shinjuku Nichome. It’s also a major transport hub, for both Tokyo and the greater Kanto area, so odds are you’ll be passing through here at some point.
Descending Moments
Captured in Tokyo, these two images depict everyday commuters navigating the subway's stairways. The interplay of light and shadows frames the solitary figures, emphasizing the quiet, fleeting moments of urban life. As a street photographer, I aim to capture the raw essence of movement and solitude within the bustling city, reflecting the rhythmic flow of human existence in the modern metropolis.
