Visual
Archive.
Capturing the precision of Japanese Rail and the artistic world of Cosplay. Often found behind the lens for my close friend Kari (@kari.layer).
Train
Shinkansen E7 Series
Nippori Station, Tokyo
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Train
Keihin-Tohoku E233
Akabane Station, Tokyo
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Street
Sakura Chidorigafuchi
Chidorigafuchi Park, Tokyo
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Street
Niigata Street Life
Niigata, Japan
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Cosplay // Kari
Dazai Osamu
Bangkok
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Cosplay // Kari
Neon Stare
Siam Square
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Cosplay // Kari
Reflections
MBK Center
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Cosplay // Kari
Siam Square Sessions
Siam Square, Bangkok
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Cosplay // Kari
Halloween Night
Bangkok
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Train
Tokaido Line E231
Nippori, Tokyo
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Collaborator
Partners In Crime.
Most of my cosplay photography exists because of my collaboration with Kari. As her primary cameraman, we’ve spent years navigating the hidden corners of Bangkok—from the neon pulse of Siam Square to the brutalist textures of the city’s urban heart. Together, we find the spots that feel like a slice of another world, blending local surroundings with fictional narratives to bring every character to life.
The Steel Pulse.
Beyond character photography, my lens is always searching for the engineering precision of high-speed rail. My train collection is a study of metallic scale, urban transitions, and the silent power of Japanese technology.
Origin Log // childhood.mv
"When I was a kid, my first toy was a Thomas train set. I spent years watching Thomas and Friends on CDs, just dreaming of the day I'd finally get to ride the real deal. Then it happened—my first Shinkansen ride on Nozomi 97 bound for Hiroshima. Riding it from Tokyo to Nagoya was the moment I finally shed those inner childhood tears."
Preferred Setting
Blue Hour / Urban Bridges
Target Speed
280km/h+ (Shinkansen)
Rail Experience Log // Status: Logged
Tokaido Shinkansen
LEGACYTokyo ↔ Nagoya
Nozomi 97 // The First Dream Ride
Saikyo Line
DAILYItabashi ↔ Akabane
Daily Route // The Commuter's Rhythm
Tohoku Shinkansen
ACTIVETokyo ↔ Northern Japan
E7 Series // High-Speed Connection
Keihin-Tohoku Line
ACTIVEAkabane ↔ Ueno
Frequent Transfer // Urban Transition