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28 December 2024

Tokyo Jazz Joints: Documenting A Vanishing World of Japanese Jazz Culture

Dim rooms patient listening and decades of sound linger in places where time softens and memory hums long after the needle lifts...

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    Japan’s Old-School Aesthetic With Showa35mm

    Explore the Showa era's rich history and aesthetic...

    Showa era Tokyo 1966 street scene showing a shoe shiner working on a businessman’s shoes while pedestrians and salarymen gather nearby capturing everyday life and urban culture in postwar Japan from the Showa35mm collection.
    Explore the Showa era's rich history and aesthetic...

    Written by: Simon Martin

    11 September 2023
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    The Kobe Earthquake: January 17th 1995

    Rubble shadows and empty streets become witnesses ...

    Rubble shadows and empty streets become witnesses ...

    Written by: Richard Young

    17 January 2021

Frames of Japan: Photography That Sees Beyond the Surface

Photography in Japan captures more than just still moments—it reflects an entire way of seeing. From the quiet minimalism of traditional landscapes to the energy of neon-lit cityscapes, Japanese photography is both an art form and a window into cultural identity.

Explore a growing archive of work from emerging and established photographers who document Japan’s evolving beauty. Dive into urban street photography, nature and seasonal transitions, rural village life, and portraits that explore identity, fashion, and modern expression.

This is your visual gateway into Japan’s atmosphere, mood, and stillness—where every frame tells a deeper story.

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