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CLAIRE O’KEEFFE This book shows my journey of discovering Japan through photography
TOKYO
SHINJUKU STATION The monotony and solitude of a quiet atmosphere stimulates the creative mind
YASUKUNI DORI Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life
SHINJUKU 5 CHOME-9-16 Vending machines are on every street corners of Tokyo, essential in Japanese culture
SHINJUKU SHINJUKU HOTEL HOTEL
JOKAKUJI RD Sky above Tokyo city are criss-crossed by mess of steel spaghetti
MEIJI DORI A small shrine located in the heart of shinjuku
SHINJUKU Overwhelmed by the amount of billboards on the buildings
ISHIKAWA RESTAURANT Attracted by the beautiful traditional lanterns outside the small restaurants
Cherry Blossom
UENO PARK One of the popular beautiful places in Tokyo to see cherry blossoms
TOSHOGU SHRINE The parks in Japan has allowed me to see nature in a distinctive perspective
SKYTREE The highest skyscraper in Japan
TSUKISHMA A small eco town that managed to keep its traditional architecture
SHIBUYA CROSSING The busiest crossing in Japan with an average of 3,000 people crossing at the same time
SHIBUYA The night in scene in Tokyo is an complete opposite to the day
YOYOGI PARK Where the majority of Traditional Japanese weddings take place
BAMBOO Traditional cafe, delicious food served with a beautiful garden scenery
SENSOJI A temple located in Asakusa is one of Tokyo’s colourful and popular places to visit
YUDANAKA
NAGANO STATION A brief stop over on the way to Yudanaka
YUDANAKA A quiet and traditional town compared to the busy city of Tokyo
JIGOKUDANI The amazing view after a 2 hour trek up the mountain
MONKEY PARK Snow monkeys love to hang out around the natural hot-spring in the mountains
KYOTO
HAGASHIYAMA STATION Sometimes you need to distance yourself to see things clearly
TENRYUJI The parks and gardens provide rest and solace from often busy urban streets
BAMBOO GROVES Sometimes you need to look at life from a different perspective
KINKAKU-JI
GION A crowded day filled with dozens of tourists
GION CORNER Mesmerised by the Geisha’s elegant dance
ARASHIYAMA Making a person smile can change the world maybe not the whole world, but their world
KYOTO STATION Waiting for a train that will take me to new places to discover
MINOO PARK The the waterfall reminds me of the way of life, no matter how far you fall it will continue to flow
OWAKUDANI