INSPIRATION/POETRY

Japan: A Land of Contrasts

Traditionalism and modernism coexist in Japan

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“Japan, for me, will always be my inspiration source.” — Nicola Formichetti

Japan

Old
New

Well-preserved tradition
Extreme progressiveness

Wild nature
Urban spaces

Tranquil gardens
Neon-lit city streets

Ancient temples
Modern skyscrapers

Empty, abandoned ghost homes
Overcrowded subway trains

Traditional kimonos and yucatas
Cutting-edge trendy designer clothes

Fine dining Japanese restaurants
Fast food joints

Peacefulness of Kyoto
Urban sprawl of Tokyo

Japan

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