Moments from Japan

May 13 2026

Busy nighttime street in Tokyo filled with pedestrians, glowing neon signs, karaoke advertisements, and illuminated storefronts.
Shibuya
Bottles of wine and non-alcoholic Asahi beer lined up on a worn countertop beside two partially filled glasses in a dimly lit bar setting.
Osaka
Dark urban train platform beneath an overpass with a train arriving and a small vehicle waiting to cross the tracks.
Shibuya
Three people sitting by the Nagasaki waterfront, with one person fishing while looking out across the water toward green hills and buildings under soft afternoon light
Nagasaki
Straw basket, slippers, strawberries, and a glass of white wine arranged on a wooden deck at an onsen in a quiet nighttime setting.
Beppu
Illuminated canal street in Osaka at dusk with boats on the water, crowds along the promenade, and colorful billboards glowing against the evening sky.
Osaka
Snow-covered village in Gokayama with traditional houses in the foreground and large mountain peaks under a pale blue sky.
Gokayama
Person crouching outdoors early in the morning while pouring coffee into a mug beside a building.
Toyama
Black-and-white panoramic view of Toyama with elevated rail tracks in the foreground and snow-covered mountains in the distance.
Toyama