TOKYO Snap Shots
Author Masataka Nakano(Picture)
Book Features & Author Introduction
A Mosaic of Tokyo – Capturing the Everyday Layers of a Complex City
Photography by Masataka Nakano, author of “Tokyo Nobody”
This photo book offers a striking visual journey through the everyday scenes of Tokyo—subtle yet powerful moments that reflect the multi-layered culture born from Japan’s unique sensibilities. Featuring 149 photographs, Masataka Nakano presents a Tokyo where traditional and modern, Japanese and Western elements coexist seamlessly, often in apparent contradiction.
As the author writes, “Reality, like a mosaic, is shaped by the connection of countless individual scenes.” This philosophy is vividly reflected in the images, where eclectic aesthetics, shifting time periods, and contrasting tastes come together without concern for consistency—forming a cityscape that is chaotic, yet cohesive.
Tokyo is a city defined by its ambiguity and adaptability. Rather than adhering strictly to a single principle or rule, Japanese people often choose what best suits each moment or relationship. While this flexibility may dilute a sense of unity, it has, in turn, given birth to a rich, multifaceted culture.
With camera in hand, Nakano explores Tokyo’s streets, uncovering subtle expressions of this uniquely Japanese mindset embedded in the ordinary.
Print Book Price4,180 Yen
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Book Data
| Title | TOKYO Snap Shots |
|---|---|
| Author | Masataka Nakano(Picture) |
| ISBN | 9784794604835 |
| Print Book Price | 4180 Yen |
| First Published | June 2017 |
| Number of Pages | 208 pages |
| Book Size | 257mm x 182mm |
| Genre | JAPAN PHOTO BOOKS |
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