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  • Daily Life In Tokyo
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    Daily Life In Tokyo
    People eat at a bar in Tokyo, Japan, on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto)

     

  • Daily Life In Tokyo
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    Daily Life In Tokyo
    A general view of the bars of Nonbei Yokocho in the district of Shibuya, Tokyo, on November 29, 2025. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/NurPhoto)

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
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    Night & Light show on Tokyo Government Bldg
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
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    Gundam featured in Tokyo "Night & Light" show
    April 26, 2025, Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
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    Godzilla featured in "Tokyo Night & Light" show
    April 26, 202 - Tokyo, Japan: To promote Tokyo and Japanese culture, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government began a series of projection shows on the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building called "Tokyo Night & Light". These shows transform the landmark building modeled after Notre Dame into a canvas of light and sound that features Japanese cultural icons Godzilla, robot anime figure Gundam, as well as geisha, kabuki and various other graphics. This campaign started today and will continue year round. (Torin Boyd/Polaris) (FOTO:DUKAS/POLARIS)
    © Torin Boyd 2025 - All Rights Reserved

     

  • FEATURE - Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Bilder des Tages
    SAKATA, YAMAGATA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 17: Kabuki performers performing on stage during a Kuromori Kabuki Performance at Kuromori, Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan on Feb. 17, 2019. The Agriculturally themed kabuki has been performed for over 280 years continuously from the mid-Edo era, as a dedication to the Kuromori Hie Shrine in Sakata city. Kuromori kabuki is farmers Kabuki performance performed for the gods within the shrine during the extreme cold of February to coincide with the Lunar New Year, and as such it is also referred to as The dance in snow or The cold dance. It is considered to be one of the nations best with its grand scale and variety of performances, and has been designated as one of Yamagatas prefectural intangible folklore cultural assets. (Photo by Richard Atrero de Guzman/Aflo)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Bilder des Tages
    SAKATA, YAMAGATA, JAPAN - FEBRUARY 17: In this photo shows Kuromori elementary students prepares backstage during Kuromori Kabuki Performance at Kuromori, Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan on Feb. 17, 2019. The Agriculturally themed kabuki has been performed for over 280 years continuously from the mid-Edo era, as a dedication to the Kuromori Hie Shrine in Sakata city. Kuromori kabuki is farmers Kabuki performance performed for the gods within the shrine during the extreme cold of February to coincide with the Lunar New Year, and as such it is also referred to as The dance in snow or The cold dance. It is considered to be one of the nations best with its grand scale and variety of performances, and has been designated as one of Yamagatas prefectural intangible folklore cultural assets.(Photo by Richard Atrero de Guzman/Aflo)

    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Day: Bilder des Tages
    A booth assistant poses for a photograph during the Niconico Chokaigi festival in Makuhari Messe Convention Center on April 29, 2018, Chiba, Japan. Niconico Chokaigi is organized by Japan's largest social video website Niconico which has over 70 million registered users, including 2.2 million paying members. Organizers claim to attract 150,000 visitors during the two-day festival. (Photo by Rodrigo Reyes Marin/AFLO)
    (c) Dukas

     

  • FEATURE - Pix of the Weekend: Die Bilder des Wochenendes
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    FEATURE - Pix of the Weekend: Die Bilder des Wochenendes
    KIRISHIMA, JAPAN - APRIL 8 : A view of Mount Shinmoedake in Kirishima mountain range in Kagoshima prefecture, on Japan's southern island of Kyushu on April 8, 2018. (Photo: Richard Atrero de Guzman / AFLO)
    (c) Dukas