Japan: A Land of Contrasts
Traditionalism and modernism coexist in Japan
“Japan, for me, will always be my inspiration source.” — Nicola Formichetti
Japan
Old
New
Well-preserved tradition
Extreme progressiveness
Wild nature
Urban spaces
Tranquil gardens
Neon-lit city streets
Ancient temples
Modern skyscrapers
Empty, abandoned ghost homes
Overcrowded subway trains
Traditional kimonos and yucatas
Cutting-edge trendy designer clothes
Fine dining Japanese restaurants
Fast food joints
Peacefulness of Kyoto
Urban sprawl of Tokyo
Japan
Japan is a country of remarkable contrasts where the ancient coexists with the modern. It is a country of immense wealth and natural beauty. My family was fortunate to have resided there as American ex-pats in the early aughts.
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B.R. Shenoy
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