27.07.2019 / Japan

A Journey in the Land of the Rising Sun

I still remember the first time I traveled to Japan. Tokyo's vibrant urban landscape, its people, its service and hospitality, and the dedication and energy each citizen puts into their jobs were all astonishing. The first time, I discovered a country where creativity is embraced throughout the culture in most aspects of life. This was motivating enough to make me return a second time.

The third time I visited the land of the rising sun, I embarked on a long vacation to discover other areas besides the usual Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto. I wasn't disappointed. It was my first time using a newly bought camera (a Fujifilm XT3) and it made the experience of taking pictures more enjoyable.

Upon leaving Tokyo, we traveled quickly to the south of Japan, where we witnessed the FUJI Rock festival and its incredible lineup. After a few days, we arrived in Ishikawa Prefecture - Kanazawa, then on the way to Naoshima and Teshima, two islands known for their modern and contemporary art museums, we discovered some spectacular pieces by artists like Tadao Ando, James Turrell, Rei Naito, Claude Monet, Yayoi Kusama, and Walter De Maria and continued on to Takamatsu from where we took our flight back to Shanghai.