JAPAN: YUTO YAMADA

Produced and published by ERG Media, JAPAN: YUTO YAMADA is a love letter to the rising sun country—a curated collection of original images captured by Berlin-based, Tokyo-born photographer Yuto Yamada over the course of more than a decade, exploring the natural landscaped, urban environments, and craft traditions of his native land.

From immersive nature photography to unexpected scenes of everyday life and intimate encounters with dedicated craftsmen, through his lens Yamada-san—known to many by his alter ego tokio_kid,—captures a multi-faceted portrait of a nation where past and present intertwine to create a rich culture, inviting readers to step beyond the clichés and discover the true soul of the country.

Journey throughout Japan and witness seasons change, stroll along alleys suspended in time, immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Tokyo and get to know the centuries-old festivals that keep traditions alive: Yamada’s dramatic images convey the authentic testimony of a country where serenity and rush coexist effortlessly.

Presented as a large-format hardcover volume, 
JAPAN: YUTO YAMADA features a raw linen spine and a specialty paper cover wrapped in a traditional Japanese Obi strip. Inside, more than 200 original photographs are printed on two premium paper stocks.