After spending two weeks in Tokyo I realized, that this will be a place which I need to visit over and over again, to continue my journey as a photographer. The visual and intellectual stimulation and vibrating contrast of tradition, modernism and mystery which I received was just unbelievable.
Ginza is one of Tokyo's first districts (originally named after the establishment of a silver-coin mint) and after a devastating fire in 1872 burned down most of the area, it was designated as a model of modernization. The Tokyo Metro Ginza Line is the oldest subway in Asia with stations closest to the surface - and provides the underground side to the vibrant street life one to two levels above.
"In the Belly of Ginza" represents a selection of images from my initial travel to Tokyo and will be further evolved. All images are available as archival pigment prints on Hahnemühle BARYTA FineArt paper (325g) and can optionally be framed. Standard sizes are 40cm x 60cm or 21cm x 30cm - larger sizes available on request.
