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Few places in the world are as alluring as Japan when it comes to street photography. The neon alleyways of Tokyo, Osaka, and other major cities provide perfect opportunities for evocative night photography, while the bustling trains and intersections offer an infinite source of inspiration for those looking for some snaps in the daylight hours.

In homage to the country's reputation as a street photographer's paradise, Bored Panda has compiled this list containing some of the best street snaps we could find. In it you'll see work from reputed street photographers such as Masashi Wakui and Takeshi Yasui, as well as many others. If you've never been to Japan then these pictures will make you want to go. And if you have been before then they'll make you want to go again. Just don't forget your camera!

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    Japan Street Photography

    Takashi Yasui Report

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    Meeow
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The most haunted Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan

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    Japan Street Photography

    Kaitaro Kobayashi Report

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    Janice Ryu
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is anyone else reminded of that scene from Monster's Inc with all the doors?

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    Japan Street Photography

    belovedstraycat Report

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    Pi...
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aw. Poor things. I hope they get warm food and a cozy place to spend cold nights. :'(

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    Japan Street Photography

    Hirokazu Toda Report

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    Silent Skeleton
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    her earbuds made it kinda look like she was holding one of the balloons at first glance haha

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    #9

    Japan Street Photography

    İlhan Eroglu Report

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    James Floyd
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been living in Japan for the last 10 years and narrow roads and shops and homes still stun me, particularly in hot spring towns.

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    Japan Street Photography

    Lee Chapman Report

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    Steff-Annie Stogner
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She most likely worked hard her entire life in a position that required her to slightly hunched...That work, and everything that comes with it, took a huge toll on her body. I hope her family is caring for her and giving her the love and respect I'm sure she deserves.

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    Japan Street Photography

    Kaitaro Kobayashi Report

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    Lisa Bhardwaj
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been there: Shibuya crossing, spectacular at night time - like Picadilly Circus on speed! It's often seen in movies too or documentaries where they want to show somewhere busy.

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    Japan Street Photography

    Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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    Jamal W
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What ever is in the bag cost a pretty penny lmao i wouldn't let go either!!

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    Japan Street Photography

    Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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    Lou Wow
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is an accurate depiction of what my brain cells do during a meeting at work....

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    #38

    Japan Street Photography

    marco ferrarin Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Damien Vignol Report

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    #50

    Japan Street Photography

    Huy Tonthat Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Yuma Yamashita Report

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    #57

    Japan Street Photography

    ​​TORU TANAKA Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Hassan Badran Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Hidenobu Suzuki Report

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    Mutsumi Ito
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't look Japan at all.. kanji is not Japanese ones and Hirakana spelling has mistake, red plastic chairs doesn't seem Japanese style.. well if photographer says it's in Japan it must be somewhere very different.

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    Japan Street Photography

    Ryusuke Komori Report

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    #71

    Japan Street Photography

    Takashi Yasui Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Nicolas Datiche Report

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    Jeanne Deaux
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Pfff, I can't even do that on my feet, I can't imagine trying it on a bike. I'm very admirative.

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    Japan Street Photography

    Takashi Yasui Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Yusuke Sakai Report

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    #81

    Japan Street Photography

    Sonny Abesamis Report

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    Chris K
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    his was shot in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The buddhist monks are praying for the world peace and for the souls of the victims of the A-Bomb. If you have an opportunity, visit this park and the Peace Memorial Museum. That migh change your perspective of the world peace and the use of nuclear weapons.

    #83

    Japan Street Photography

    Yuma Yamashita Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Takashi Yasui Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Yota Yoshida Report

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    #88

    Japan Street Photography

    Ryuichi Noguchi Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Yoshiro Ishii Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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    Minh Phương Nguyễn
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Quite a struggle, judging from her look. Hope she gets where she's heading for safely.

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    Japan Street Photography

    Said Karlsson Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    José E. Tan Report

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    #95

    Japan Street Photography

    Luca Onnis Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    ShootTokyo Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Yanidel Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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    Kinga Żołnacz
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    worth mentioning, Master Tatsuo took it a few after days Pokemon Go was released.

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    Japan Street Photography

    andrea maini Report

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    #102

    Japan Street Photography

    Eolo Perfido Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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    Eikichigai
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dreamer. You're nothing but a dreamer. Love the eye contact.

    #105

    Japan Street Photography

    Takashi Yasui Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Takashi Yasui Report

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    Dave Norman
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Like an old spirit walking , it makes me feel excited and afraid.

    #107

    Japan Street Photography

    Shin Noguchi Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Eugenio Frasca Report

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    #109

    Japan Street Photography

    ShootTokyo Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Pierre-Emmanuel Delétrée Report

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    Haydée Cázares
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because he's old enough to to travel alone, but not enough to have his own smart phone. Everyone knows that!

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    Japan Street Photography

    Mitsutaka Tajiri Report

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    Minh Phương Nguyễn
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My heart plunged just by seeing her so gnarled at such old age. Life must have become too much for her...

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    Japan Street Photography

    Takashi Yasui Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Yanidel Report

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    Jun Itabashi
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In front of Apple building, Ginza. She and her booth have been there for decades.

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    #116

    Japan Street Photography

    Lukasz Kazimierz Palka Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Lee Chapman Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Eolo Perfido Report

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    #124

    Japan Street Photography

    Davide Filippini Report

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    #125

    Japan Street Photography

    Hiroki Fujitani Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Tatsuo Suzuki Report

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    #127

    Japan Street Photography

    Yota Yoshida Report

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    #128

    Japan Street Photography

    Hiroki Fujitami Report

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    #130

    Japan Street Photography

    Lukasz Kazimierz Palka Report

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    #131

    Japan Street Photography

    Ryuichi Noguchi Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Hiroki Fujitani Report

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    #133

    Japan Street Photography

    Lee Chapman Report

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    #135

    Japan Street Photography

    Tadashi Onishi Report

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    #136

    Japan Street Photography

    Shinji Abe Report

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    #137

    Japan Street Photography

    Richard Atrero de Guzman Report

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    #138

    Japan Street Photography

    Davide Filippini Report

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    Japan Street Photography

    Davide Filippini Report

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    #141

    Japan Street Photography

    Takaaki Ishikura Report

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    #142

    Japan Street Photography

    HIROKI FUJITANI Report

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    #143

    Japan Street Photography

    Tadashi Onishi Report

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    #144

    Japan Street Photography

    Mitsutaka Tajiri Report

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    #145

    Japan Street Photography

    HIROKI FUJITANI Report

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