These paper lanterns are found at the entrance of Yasaka Shrine temple, one of the oldest and most famous temples in Kyoto. It used to be called Gion Shrine. In... Read More

Another important component of any street is the shop window. Through it, I discovered another Japanese “detail”, a great source of inspiration during my Kyoto period. At the same time,... Read More

This image is one of the greatest favorites of all time. It perfectly represents the way I perceived Japanese street festivals, matsuri: in the rhythm of taiko beats, a whirlwind... Read More

During the Japanese period, I discovered a kind of Japanese milestone. It is about their traditional festivals called Matsuri (祭 り / 祭). These are popular street performances full of... Read More

When photographing streets, there are several ways to approach a scene. On one hand, you want to show spontaneous moments specific to a location, the so-called “decisive moments” of Henri... Read More