Big in Japan

1 Tsukiji Fish Market
Photo by D'Evan Noble

“This photo shows a display of massive amounts of fish, all neatly arranged thanks to the Japanese penchant for tidiness. The market is a chaotic mix of smells, sounds, colours and movement in the morning.”

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2 Tokyo Midtown
Photo by Marc Paquet

Tokyo Midtown is a mall full of shops and restaurants in the Akasaka neighbourhood. “What struck me was the contrast between the modern sculpture, the area’s energy and the serenity of the
cyclist calmly passing through.”

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3 Ueno Park
Photo by Peter Rosenbluth

“Ueno Park is a great place to go if you have a few days in Tokyo or a few hours between flights at Narita airport. This particular photo shows a sea of umbrellas floating beneath the canopy of trees.”
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4 Yoyogi Park
Photo by Marc Bourdeau

This wall, located in one of Tokyo’s largest parks, is made up of hundreds of barrels full of sake, there to honour the Meiji emperor. “It shows Japan’s unwavering respect for tradition and accomplishment.”

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