dear tokyo. lucas teng
dear tokyo. lucas teng
contents.
hello...............................................................1 people............................................................3 traditional....................................................39 modern.........................................................59
1
hello. My name is Lucas Teng. Travelling has always been part of who I am. As I explore new places and experience different cultures, I tend to document these moments through photography.
日本 東京
Last November, I went to Tokyo, Japan for a week. I knew that I would love this city as soon as I set foot in Tokyo. Everything about Tokyo is just spectacular. The city is modern and traditional at the same time. In this book, I’d like to bring you around and show you Tokyo from my perspective. Enjoy.
people.
3
dear tokyo, thank you for showing me the beauty behind everyday moments. moments that I often overlook, moments that I often take for granted.
walking to work.
east meets west.
“look, mummy!”
a smile to cheer you up.
we’re all waiting for that special someone.
behind the streets.
exploring is learning.
don’t text and cycle.
go fast or get left behind.
taking a break.
#bestfriendsforever
man’s best friend.
just another sunday morning.
dear tokyo, i had plenty of fun interacting with the friendly people there. thank you for the hospitality. it was a great joy.
mariokart kartininreal reallife. life. mario
he struck a pose for me.
experience comes with age.
we’re a happy family.
dear tokyo, thank you for showing me that it’s ok to be by myself sometimes. the world is always there for me.
it’s not work if you enjoy what you do.
observing through the frame.
in japan, it’s rather common to eat alone.
listen to my prayer.
keep moving forward.
pitch up.
in awe.
time waits for no one.
heavy footsteps.
what to eat..what to eat...
traditional.
39
dear tokyo, thank you for showing me the importance of preserving traditional culture and values. never forget our roots.
day.
night.
the big red lantern.
top of the temple.
looks like little horns.
the red and white compliment each other well.
koi and coins.
beliefs unite people.
beliefs make people happy.
do you see what i see?
hanging up there.
have you seen this man?
kimono.
flowers to congratulate.
maneki-neko.
sake barrels at meiji shrine.
modern.
59
dear tokyo, as a city boy, i love the bustling streets, modern architecture and dear tokyo, night lights. it ikeeps me bustling awake and keepsmodern me moving. as a city boy, love the streets, architecture and night lights. it makes me feel alive.
everyone has their own story.
crossing paths.
around the alley.
tokyo skytree standing tall.
look up for signs.
up, up and away.
the colours make me happy.
round and around we go.
slow down?
the one and only tokyo tower.
building textures.
blue is the colour.
reality is just an illusion.
multiple realities, multiple me.
even though in black & white...
...the city still shines.
wandering around.
the lights will guide you.
bright lights in a silent night.
passersby passing by.
just another busy night.
light up the night.
city never sleeps.
dear tokyo, thank you for your hospitality. thank you for your kindness. thank you for showing me the beauty of tokyo. we’ll definitely meet again soon. love, lucas.
end.
to know more about me: instagram.com/lucaskukas_