Iki

Our journey begins with a mysterious Yamamba guiding us through the woods learning to appreciate natural beauty.

Japanese folklore character Yamamba
Japanese folklore character Yamamba

The next moment, we find ourselves lost and confused in the epicenter of the nightless city, the floating world.

Kotomi’s Okonomiyaki, Osaka
Kotomi’s Okonomiyaki, Osaka

Where is our reference in all this chic and stylish seduction? A sentimental feeling arouses, wishing back this state of utmost clarity.

Mitsuo Nakamura, Nukabira
Mitsuo Nakamura, Nukabira

From the forests of Hokkaido to the megacities of Honshu, Iki is ubiquitous.

Hotel Sonia, Otaru
Hotel Sonia, Otaru

This collection of captured encounters reflects spontaneity, sophistication, originality and simplicity – and with this some of the essence of this traditional Japanese aesthetic ideal of human behaviour and volition.

Otofukekawa Bridge, Nukabira
Otofukekawa Bridge, Nukabira
Shibuja Hikarie, Tokyo
Shibuja Hikarie, Tokyo