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Akabane: Tokyo’s Street Photography Secret
Most don’t know Akabane, Tokyo’s northern train hub where east meets west. I first saw it as a station, but it’s a lesser-known top spot for street photography.
Akabane is a Must-Visit Spot for Tokyo Street Photography
Akabane, Tokyo’s northern transport hub, has mostly missed Japan’s tourism boom. Modern buildings slowly replace old ones, keeping a timeless local feel.
Is Every Street Photo We Take a Self-Portrait?
Do you take self-portraits? I think we all do. I know we all do. From a certain point of view, we all do. At least, I think we do, don’t we?
The Art of Happy Accidents in Street Photography
The Happy Accident is a merger of previsualization and happenstance. It was taken at JR Akabane station, Tokyo.
Tokyo’s frenetic pace leads to a number of both moments, often simultaneously. A happy accident occurs when these moments collide.