Photographing Japan in the interplay of light and weather is a dream for any lens. In Tokyo, you can capture the clear symmetry of the skyscrapers under the bright sun during the day. When it rains, the city transforms into a cyberpunk scenario at night: neon signs are reflected in the wet asphalt streets of Shinjuku and colourful umbrellas glow in the flashlights.
Kyoto offers a meditative aesthetic when it rains. The dark wood of the temples appears particularly rich when it is cloudy, while veils of mist mystically envelop the bamboo groves of Arashiyama. Whether it’s the harsh light of the midday sun on golden pavilions or the soft glow of lanterns in Gion at night, every condition creates unique contrasts.
