This image captures the multi-layered atmosphere of a typical underground station in Tokyo and shows the entrance to Ueno-okachimachi station. The scene takes place in the early evening, when the soft light bathes the grey tiles and metallic handrails in an atmospheric ambience. In the centre, a person steps onto the stairs and disappears down into the network of corridors that is so characteristic of Tokyo's public transport system. The illuminated panel with Japanese and English lettering presents the station's connecting lines - a symbol of global mobility and smooth infrastructure in one of Asia's largest cities. In the background, the bustling streets of Tokyo hint at the urban pulse and the busy life that never rests there. This motif is ideal as a wall mural for fans of city breaks, urbanity and Asian architecture. It conveys dynamism, everyday culture and the fascination of megacities where modern mobility and tradition meet.
NZME is a versatile photographer and videographer based in Berlin whose work is strongly influenced by his passion for travelling and experiencing different cultures. His portfolio includes striking street, landscape and architectural photography from different regions of the world - including Thailand, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain,.. Read more…