Searching for an identity

My Photo scholarship 2010 entry

JAPAN | Tuesday, 12 October 2010 | Views [830]

The fusion of traditional and modern elements of Japanese culture is evident in day to day life. A common site amongst residents is younger generations attending traditional events in their Kimonos whilst periodically checking their I-Phones or listening to the latest J-Pop hits. Here a Geisha poses for an advertising photographer promoting Japan as a culturally enriching travel destination.

Japan has long since harboured a reputation for being a nation of hard workers. Employees continue their occupation way past western knock off times and many have very little spare time outside their work and home life. Here a lone taxi driver waits for his next client near a busy intersection in Tokyo’s financial district.

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There seems to be an omnipresent aspect of identity definition within the country. Who you are is defined by your job, what you wear, what music you listen to, the cigarettes you smoke and a whole range of other lifestyle choices. Fitting in or standing out seems to be important aspects of defining who you are in such large metropolises. For a split second in time these people’s lives cross paths on - what is fittingly - one of the busiest intersections in the world.

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