Cinematic Reality: Japan | Photography Journey from Tokyo to Osaka

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Introducing Cinematic Reality, a short-film series highlighting my photography along with cinematic behind-the-scenes footage. I created this first episode from my month-long street photography trip to Japan back in mid-September to October 2023.
All video shot handheld on Sony A1 & Sony RX100VII.
Film cameras: Canon EOS 300 & Fuji GA645
Film stocks: Portra 400 & Cinestill 800T
Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve.
Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom.
Check out my full Japan photo gallery on my website:
www.illkoncept.com/japan
Instagram: / illkoncept
Twitter: / illkoncept
0:00 Intro
0:55 Day
5:56 Metro
9:52 Night
22:36 Shinkansen (Bullet Train)
24:21 Osaka
30:03 Outro
Soundtrack:
Max LL - Opening
Max LL - Disruption (Opening)
Live Footage - The Westernization of Asia
Cultus - Tidal Pools II
Ryan Taubert - Son of a Gun
Saint Mesa - Auteur (Instrumental)
Cultus - Tomorrow Never Comes
Cultus - More Me, More Often
Ryan Taubert - Molehill Mountain
Ryan Taubert - I Am Not A Tyrant
Ryan Taubert - White Knight
#streetphotography #japan #tokyo #osaka #35mmfilm #film #youtubenewwave

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@jjhs1790 3 ай бұрын

I'm a 71yr old man and have been traveling by bycicle camping everywhere twenty more times throughout Japan since my 45. You are really talanted to catch the essence of what you see. In this chaotic world when you do something pushing the earth forward even a tiny step better a precious contribution.

@derecktsang 3 ай бұрын

Keep on cycling n camping .Good luck n good health.

@DasHellgast 3 ай бұрын

Fantastic! I fervently wish to bike through Japan just like you. Greetings from Spain, and congratulations on such a fulfilling life🚀

@electricearth1101 2 ай бұрын

The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK

@CasueLMusic Ай бұрын

you are a true inspiration Sir

@mikawa9229 3 ай бұрын

Hi, I am Japanese. I used to think that my life was just a boring everyday, but watching this dramatic movie made me feel a little better. Being a part of this scenery might not have been a bad life.

@illectricsheep 3 ай бұрын

lol

@jerfareza 3 ай бұрын

As someone who lives in Japan, the trick is to pretend that you're on a holiday everyday 😂 Then you'll find interesting things.

@laflammiche 3 ай бұрын

It's life ... simply street life ...japanese street life ... colors colors and colors ... wonderful atmosphere. You just need wings.

@SMGJohn 3 ай бұрын

Life is what you make it out to be.

@benjiang9789 3 ай бұрын

I have been living in Hong Kong, a metropolis where East meets West. But I have the same feeling: Life is so boring. So, to cheer myself up, I love to visit Japan, just to look around, enjoy the landscape, and talk with the local people. And then, I feel refreshed.

@florinsgondea6124 3 күн бұрын

I have a book that I read again every 3-4 years. I saved this video so I can enjoy it again and again as a photographer. It is amazing. This video doesn't need any words. Thanks. Good work.

@davidignaz 4 ай бұрын

I am 5 minutes in and I cannot imagine how there can be another 25 minutes of this goodness😮‍💨

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

It just gets better in my opinion lol. Night was the best time. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. Not all videos will be this long

@Vinyled 4 ай бұрын

Hear, hear! 🙌

@Vinyled 4 ай бұрын

@@illkoncept Length, please do! 😁🙏

@mymonfort 4 ай бұрын

Amazing.

@michaelengelen2938 3 ай бұрын

Wow-awesome footage. Great inspirations. Thanks for sharing

@inveenhuizen 4 ай бұрын

Those three Ronalds McDonalds having diner was pure art.❤

@6rain875 4 ай бұрын

at a burger king no less

@Iamspi 3 ай бұрын

timestamp please?

@danzelhill 3 ай бұрын

@@Iamspi 4:20

@electricearth1101 2 ай бұрын

The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK

@viktorbarnabas Ай бұрын

@@electricearth1101 It doesn’t matter; those are just the ‘paint,’ if you will. He painted with them. It’s all about composition; the subject is irrelevant. Currently, 8 billion humans are living in the present with you, and 117 billion have ever lived on this planet. Anything and everything has been done. Just watch it go by and don’t forget to enjoy.

@profdyang4044 3 ай бұрын

I spent the summer of 2023 here. This captures these two beautiful cities so well. Sheesh it's breathtaking so great work! I love Japan, Tokyo/ Osaka. I truly appreciate how the Japanese culture and lifestyle. Yes I get that no culture or country is perfect, so I don't want to romanticize Japan, but as an American, who's also lived and travel in other parts of the world, Tokyo is the ultimate city experience. IT has a little bit of everything you imagine a city would be. From the people, to the food, to the music, to the transit system, cleanliness, to the art and fashion to the intensity of the work life/family life balance, to the preservation of culture, to their traditions to the innovations. The philosophies people live out everyday that stood out to me was Shu-Ha-Ri and Onkochishin. Thank you Japan for the life experience that I will never forget. Arigatou Gozaimasu

@maryuno1 3 ай бұрын

As a Japanese, I honestly do not like Tokyo. People and buildings are cluttered and crowded, and there is too much unnecessary information such as advertisements and announcements. Compared to the traditional and well-designed cityscapes of Europe, Japanese cities look really bad. But in your video, Tokyo itself is like an organism, and I could feel the vividness that people are living right here. It made me think again that this might be a good thing. Thank you.

@cajarana76 5 күн бұрын

You have to try sometimes different angles to look at the same thing.

@-VOUW- 4 ай бұрын

So grateful to the algorithm for suggesting this piece of art. Absolutely loving it. Beautiful stills and video, and the music to top it off 😮‍💨. Cool you captured the food spot from Perfect Days!

@stevethea5250 4 ай бұрын

timestamp

@-VOUW- 4 ай бұрын

@@stevethea5250 at the end of day 1, so from 4:33 onwards.

@electricearth1101 2 ай бұрын

The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK

@amephone 3 ай бұрын

Tokyoites who are exhausted by daily life are often said to have the eyes of a dead fish. Photographed from inside the train (what a beautiful side trip!) the people looked so calm and relaxed. They are good, gentle fish that move slowly through large amounts of information. I was born in Tokyo. Thank you for your pure gaze. I was very moved by the scene where the camera slowly moves from the exterior of a retro game center in Osaka to inside. The space that had been frozen seemed to come back to life. And it was very encouraging to read so many comments praising this intelligent and positive work. ARIGATO!!

@peterlewald492 4 ай бұрын

I lived in Tokyo near Shinjuku for nearly three years in the late 80th. This videos makes me feel homesick so much. Very well done. A masterpiece.

@z.833 3 ай бұрын

Shinjuku, expecially Okubo was dope back in the 80s. Dangerous and nasty (and so cheap). I liked that chaos. Too touristy nowadays.

@mitchellm90 3 ай бұрын

@@z.833 680 Club!

@Tz3952ii 3 ай бұрын

So you experienced City Pop in real life. Although most great j pop songs never appeared on TV son you wouldn't know them unless you're into music and followed what locals did. Even today we get to hear only media pressed kid's music never from the real Tokyo music scene.

@Tz3952ii 3 ай бұрын

@@z.833 Yea lots of crimes and out of society immigrants as well

@TeaBeeAdventures 18 күн бұрын

TEACH ME! Holy hell this is the most amazing footage I've ever seen in my life!!

@stormer7502 2 ай бұрын

for some reason this gives me the same feeling I get when I see old very old videos and photographs. something about the crowds of people each living their own lives and the mundanity of it all is somehow fascinating

@Trapeznaci 3 ай бұрын

I'm obsessed with Japan and this incredible video just make my "I want to go there " feeling so stronger

@futonlove6347 2 ай бұрын

We welcome you.

@Trapeznaci 2 ай бұрын

@futonlove6347 thank you 🙏

@maxcuccarese 3 ай бұрын

I don't usually comment on videos, but this is a masterpiece that deserves a lot. I could watch it for hours. Congratulations and thank you so much for publishing it, I hope you can publish many more.

@electricearth1101 2 ай бұрын

The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK

@japanomadmedia 20 күн бұрын

Been living in Tokyo for 13 year and I still watched the whole video. You managed to capture the character of the city so well. You deserve much more views. Music choice is also on point.

@circuitedge 17 күн бұрын

Love the execution. Japan has been my favorite destination for the past 10 years.

@Toldale15 4 ай бұрын

This is everything I want from KZfaq! Makes me want to go back to Japan so badly! The night stuff is just perfect! Thanks for the upload. More please!

@electricearth1101 2 ай бұрын

The choice to film Large Buildings, Neon Lights and Trains the whole time is Very original 😂😂 JK

@aisle_of_view 3 ай бұрын

The rainy evening scenes remind me of Bladerunner

@jojoguingona3028 5 күн бұрын

Exactly my thoughts! The original Bladerunner!

@jlf2221 2 күн бұрын

Extraordinary Eyes and a true Master of the camera! A phenomenal work of art!

@yourone 15 күн бұрын

Monumental work dude! You fulfilled the idea that I had a glimpse of when I was watching cinematic reels on instagram, which is what if it would be long video with beautiful shots, immersive and meditative. It is truly inspiring, thank you!

@gustavosaliola 3 ай бұрын

I'm on the first third of the video and came to conclusion that no matter what camera you use, the quality of your framing, the things that you see trough the lenses and the desicions that you make when editing and color grading are gonna be always beautiful. The gear is just gear. Kudos to your craft and good taste. Salute from Argentina.

@alteregothehi-qs5774 3 ай бұрын

I am absolutely amazed by this piece of art. Preparing myself for a video and photo trip to Tokyo 🇯🇵 I am totally flashed by not only your camera work (both still and motion) but also by your cutting and arranging. (as a musician) I was also blown away by your choice of music: what great music is this!! All the best from 🇨🇭

@jonez110 22 күн бұрын

That's very sick, maaan! Can't believe how good this is. Set's new bars!

@vivid_road 14 сағат бұрын

I am your fan living in Korea. Your channel inspires my video a lot.

@Fuegoshotz 3 ай бұрын

Holy fcking sht bro... you made me tear up. I dream of making videos like this and I'm literally watching it happen before my eyes. This is pure creativity at its finest. WOW, just WOW!!

@gunnergunnarsson3534 3 ай бұрын

Really put things into perspective on what we CHOOSE to observe in our daily surroundings. There are snippets of beauty in what you choose to observe. But it doesn't have to be in another country, we often forget that these kind of scenarios can happen in our own town or city.

@illkoncept 3 ай бұрын

100% agree to this! I will definitely be making videos showing these things in more familiar places as well.

@admiraltamalak7559 3 ай бұрын

Blade Runner vibes.

@ishandeepbaruah9403 22 сағат бұрын

manifesting to click such shots in my upcoming japan trip hopefully! Incredible work, just amazing!

@to-omouzyan 2 ай бұрын

日本人として普段のありふれた日常も捉え方によってこうも神秘的に見えるものなのかと思いました。素晴らしい作品でした。

@monogramadikt5971 4 ай бұрын

when i finally decide to clock out of this paradigm im doing it in japan, its always felt more like my real home then where i was born and raised. being geographically seperated by distance is like being in a weird long distance relationship where the attraction never fades because you dont have to acknowledge all the less perfect aspects of living daily life there.. sigh, one day soon ill be back in your arms again my beautiful tokyo ;) lol

@NikoNemo 17 күн бұрын

Beautiful, well done!!! Music and that Cyberpunk vibe... What a ride...

@DanielHunt 22 күн бұрын

Absolutely masterful, so many beautiful photos and sequences in one video! I feel like I've just gone through five photography exhibitions. The film grades are stunning.

@SolSearcher 4 ай бұрын

my brother just moved to Osaka. Took that train from Tokyo to his new home there. This was a wonderful way to see the trip he took. Very well done. Captivating.

@calvinsbnb76 4 ай бұрын

One of the best things I've ever seen on KZfaq! Seminal integration of photo and video. And you really capture the atmosphere and personality of Tokyo! Shooting the photos on film shows a keen insight, and the photos are better for it! Better still, by integrating them with the video you create something that is greater than the sum of its parts, no matter the strength of any particular part -- which I think points the way forward for photography. One note: Where Tokyo is refined, understated and reserved, Osaka is outgoing, open, optimistic and demonstrative. In your treatment of it here, including the music, much of it looks the same as Tokyo; it would be more effective, in my view, to better differentiate the two places; also, easy to do, given the marked difference between them.

@user-ey3dp8oo2j 2 ай бұрын

40年前、東京に住んでいた頃に電車から家々を眺めて、何故だか切なさを感じていました。

@Giacomo1891 Ай бұрын

Seeing this video as a beginner photographer with a ticket to Japan for next month, I'm amazed.

@illkoncept Ай бұрын

Oh man! You’re gonna have a blast 📸

@trischulte 3 ай бұрын

One of the best cinematic pieces on Japan. Love the compositions, music, edits, and stills!

@psrayxp 3 ай бұрын

What most people think is an ordinary day-to-day life is full of stories under your lens. I watched it several times. It was so touching~

@bobmocarsky7943 11 күн бұрын

This is as much a fine art piece as I have ever seen on video … Japan is the perfect out-of-this-world subject to photograph, the music is so evocative … just WOW!

@illkoncept 11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much for the kind words!

@user-ut8se8lh4t 3 ай бұрын

素敵に写真取ってくれてありがとう❤ あなたに良い一日が訪れますように✨

@matsefcik 4 ай бұрын

I can write up a 5 page essay on everything I loved about this but I'll keep it brief. Absolutely crushed this dude. Both the filming and the photos. I'm gonna be coming back to this one a lot

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much man! Excited for your next videos as well

@VanaPica 6 күн бұрын

Simply art!

@gregmarcus3064 Ай бұрын

Tiffen diffuser! Let's all go home!

@Big_Country_67 4 ай бұрын

4:21 to just stumble on this and be able to take a photo is incredible. Great work on the video and of course the amazing photography. Please keep it up ❤

@DavidHunter 3 ай бұрын

This is exceptional. Incredibly well made. The art the skill the vision the editing the music choices. Thank you.

@barumin1535 24 күн бұрын

whoever you are, your vision is damn good. magical video, love it

@bloodswarms 23 күн бұрын

That's a heck of an opening shot.

@Ksusha98 4 ай бұрын

Mike, i've been following you from the Milwaukee/ Chicago days. LOVE this incredible video. Blade runner feels esp with the music. Pure eye candy. Thank you for making this beauty! A True artist.

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for sticking around all this time. Fall 2024 will be the 10 year mark doing photography. What a journey it's been. The video definitely feels Bladerunner-esque in those rainy scenes with the music. Appreciate the kind words!

@kirby7379 4 ай бұрын

Tokyo is my favorite city for many reasons, and you’ve captured the visual spell it casts. I’m just blown away. I feel a longing and transcendence. Thank you for sharing your gifts.

@theoshilton 25 күн бұрын

To say this is incredible is a massive understatement. Your skill, composition, colour grading and music choice is outstanding. You really take people into your moment, your world, it's a really artistic piece of escapism. Is there a way you can list the music you use in your work? Specifically what is the last track at the end. The strings are beautiful.

@max.rittinghaus 25 күн бұрын

A Masterpiece!

@user-lu9gs3qm4p 2 ай бұрын

最高です😭 素晴らしい作品をありがとうございます！！あっという間の30分でした

@menace46 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic! Such beautiful colours and scenes. The soundtrack is perfect too.

@zenden6564 7 күн бұрын

Wonderful, thanks 💗

@dhavalsoni861 8 күн бұрын

Brilliant visuals but how good are the sound choices! Brings so much light and character to the whole scene.. brilliant!

@illkoncept 7 күн бұрын

Thanks so much!

@hi8wobble 4 ай бұрын

Astonishing work. You’re inspiring me to get back to making art. Thanks for sharing!

@nickchenstudio1 4 ай бұрын

This is PURE ART! Please show us more!

@rafyogajehanpratamairsadan743 4 ай бұрын

Need more of this! Keep up the amazing work

@TheShigeruJP 3 ай бұрын

I love everything about this. Great job!

@syu9281 4 ай бұрын

Everything is brilliant, photography, cinematography, music! Love it.

@ucoco4770 3 ай бұрын

この映像で製作者が感じた東京を擬似体験できる。日頃見慣れている東京とは別次元のもので楽しい。上京した当初のようにニュートラルな気持ちに戻りたくなった。ありがとう。

@strayportal 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely incredible. Thank you

@captainsolon 4 ай бұрын

This was amazing. Thank you for sharing!!

@vitalis 3 ай бұрын

Such an underrated channel! Awesome photography. Instant sub!

@Oriell 2 ай бұрын

This is absolutely beautiful.

@user-nw1vn4rm7f 3 ай бұрын

amazing! thank you for this masterpiece ❤

@onlythisbrian 24 күн бұрын

What an incredibly perfect opening 30 seconds.

@electronictiger 4 ай бұрын

This is gorgeous! I also very much appreciate your music selection and subtle use of environment sounds. Very well done indeed. More please!

@easebeats 4 ай бұрын

This is a masterpiece Mike! Kept me intrigued and even after 30 some minutes I didn’t want it to end!

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

Love to hear that dude

@lat1502 13 күн бұрын

Truly amazing.

@nellalaquintana1671 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for this masterpiece!

@bubaks2 3 ай бұрын

Instantly subscribed. The videography. The music. Simply artistic.

@estienne1948 3 ай бұрын

I live in Tokyo ten years ago and I recognized so many places and atmospheres. Thank you for that. Amazing work, beautiful photos and videos. Excellent music choice also. Slow and beautiful editing. Congratulations.

@hinterlands 3 ай бұрын

a beautiful masterpiece .. amazing work

@dan.hampton Ай бұрын

A masterpiece. Truly mesmerising 🫨

@paulhart6830 4 ай бұрын

Cinematically, acoustically, and geographically outstanding. I’ve always enjoyed watching Rambalac (search for his channel) walk through Tokyo, but this takes that experience into another dimension. Incredible.

@joseguimaraes1094 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely amazing! The colors, the images, the movement, the purity, the narrative, the soundtrack! A true work of art. Thanks for sharing!

@suisujin 4 ай бұрын

Another masterpiece, I love it!

@philhasacamera 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely fantastic footage and images!!

@MrAlexGodat 4 ай бұрын

Love the photos, and I'm awe struck at the opening and closing shots for the video. Makes me want to go right now!

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

Glad you stuck around for that last shot. It's pretty mesmerizing to me, too. I could film out those windows for hours...and I guess I did lol

@johnking9852 4 ай бұрын

Have never watched anything like this before. 31 minutes of photographic inspiration. Will have to get the OM1 filmed up & shooting. The music & editing is brilliant & thank you for sharing.

@benf8599 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the music/soundscape in this.

@markkorjagin6927 3 ай бұрын

What an amazing piece of art; thank you for creating and sharing it with us.

@user-ls3db6pz4w 4 ай бұрын

I had to turn the light off for a while but I couldn't just pause my video or take my eyes off of it. It's magical

@Itchban 4 ай бұрын

Hey Mike. I can see all the time and care you put into this. Great job.

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate you dude. Always an inspiration

@Itchban 4 ай бұрын

@@illkoncept likewise man! Keen to see more films from you!!

@TomFrajer 3 ай бұрын

Just WOW!

@mr.metasploit 3 ай бұрын

Amazing. Sound, video and photography- just amazing

@Ksyntaylor 4 ай бұрын

Dude just from the first shot alone I knew this was gonna be a banger😮‍💨🔥

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

Appreciate that! I just love those trains that run parallel...made for a great intro

@ricotheworkingcockerspaniel Ай бұрын

The level and quality of production in this short film is better than anything I have seen on British television for as long as I can remember, I am a beginner youtuber that makes little videos of my hunting dog and watches countless hours of youtube videos about my interests, hunting & photography, consider me a loyal subscriber and fan from this day forward, please don't ever stop making content like this ! absolutely amazing ! thank you for inspiring me.

@gaichu-jc4hi 3 ай бұрын

i often walk around in Shinjuku talking pictures with my phone like "wow this is kinda cool" but this real professional art is on a completely different level! you made an art out of nothing!

@metricmoo 3 ай бұрын

This is ai generated

@paulwhitfeld4858 Ай бұрын

Wow just wow 😮

@footnote19 Ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning colours throughout what are you filming on absolutely mesmerising

@illkoncept Ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@tsouk9903 4 ай бұрын

Nah I had to pause the video to type this. I've been following you on IG for quite some time now and you're my favorite photographer. I'm not one myself, but I admire the art of photography and you use your camera exactly as cameras are meant to be used (according to my opinion at least). You manage to give life to a picture by flawlessly capturing colors, textures, shading and little details that make one feel like they're inside that little world themselves, unlike the usual, flat pictures. And when it comes to your portraits and pictures of people, I just love how each one of these pictures cancels out the "main character" culture and subtly remind to the viewer that what makes one a "main character" is the combination of many people. Each person's story is what makes somebody else so special. TL;DR: You're really good at what you're doing, keep doing it.

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

I love that. Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment. Means a lot

@freshmanbrian 4 ай бұрын

Mad respect for getting out such high quality stills and video so quickly. I took my first trip to Japan in 2022 and I still haven't edited a single photo 😅. Seeing this has inspired me to at least start culling. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you!

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

It's tough! This project took me longer to sort through than anything I've done before...I know the feeling. I would definitely take a look if I were you, they seemed to have "marinated" enough haha

@eigojiyouzu Ай бұрын

fantastic compositions through and through mate. wow.

@AmbientWalking 4 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Really love this. Thanks so much! Tokyo!

@danielremian 4 ай бұрын

holy shit that intro made me say "jesus christ" out loud, like...damn, so good! Perfect editing and choice of music 👌🏻

@illkoncept 4 ай бұрын

Ahhh so happy to hear that. Glad you liked everything

@paulhart6830 3 ай бұрын

Audio… 0:01 Disruption - Max LL - EP: Anthropocene 0:57 The Westernization of Asia - Live Footage - Album: Bunker 5:54 Tidal Pools II - Cultus & Rinnovare - Album: Outgrowth 10:03 Son of a Gun - Ryan Taubert - Album: Fool 14:26 Auteur - Saint Mesa - EP: Specter 15:54 Tomorrow Never Comes - Cultus & Rinnovare - Album: Outgrowth 18:50 More Me, More Often - Cultus - Single: Triplicate Shadow 22:32 Molehill Mountain - Ryan Taubert - Album: Fool 24:35 I Am Not a Tyrant - Ryan Taubert - Album: Fool 27:47 White Knight - Ryan Taubert - Album: Fool