There is a misty quality to the photographs, which add a magical element to them. Wakui walks down the alleyways of Tokyo seeking the perfect shot. His photographs perfectly balance the bright colors with the darkness of the streets, utterly mesmerizing to the eyes. This is part of the charm of Japan's capital, a hidden beauty that photographer Masashi Wakui decided to capture with his lens. Taking a walk down its streets at night becomes a neon spectacle that paints the city with luminous colors. Like all great urban centers, Tokyo never sleeps. 13 million inhabitants are nestled within, and it is the beating heart of corporations, institutions, universities, museums, and theaters. Tokyo: A great metropolis where the red spirals of the temples and shrines live side by side with the glass and steel skyscrapers.
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