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Top 147 Japan Street Photography Shots That Capture The Rarely Seen Side Of The Land Of The Rising Sun

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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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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

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Julija Nėjė

I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

I joined Bored Panda as an image editor back in 2014, during its early stages. It's been quite a journey since then! Over time, I transitioned through different roles until I eventually became the Content Lead. In this position, I now oversee the creation of the viral content published here on Bored Panda. While my primary focus lies in raising awareness about important social issues like gender and race equality, as well as mental health topics, I also enjoy sharing lighter content, such as memes, cat images and intriguing world curiosities. Outside of work, you'll likely find me engaged in one of five activities: planning a vacation, browsing thrift stores, experimenting in the kitchen, watching movies, or spending quality time with my two cats.

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Nina Georgieva 8 years ago

Some cyberpunk? 0-7ZZoBPS6...f12c5c.gif

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Heather Alisse 8 years ago

these need descriptions...

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Chiemi Honda 8 years ago

Nah it gives it mystery to not have descriptions... sometimes it's more distracting... especially when they are wrong

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Sarah Spencer 8 years ago

Amazing work. Absolutely beautiful!

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Nina Georgieva 8 years ago

Some cyberpunk? 0-7ZZoBPS6...f12c5c.gif

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Heather Alisse 8 years ago

these need descriptions...

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Chiemi Honda 8 years ago

Nah it gives it mystery to not have descriptions... sometimes it's more distracting... especially when they are wrong

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Sarah Spencer 8 years ago

Amazing work. Absolutely beautiful!

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