Day 14 - part 1: all about Tokyo Tower

On our last full day before heading home, we devoted our time to one of Tokyo’s most iconic landmarks: Tokyo Tower. Even though the city is full of futuristic skyscrapers and glass giants, there’s something unmistakably charming about this bright orange lattice tower from 1958. It has seen Tokyo grow, rebuild, and rise around it—and still manages to stand out.

We photographed it twice: first the night before, when the tower glowed warmly against the dark sky, lighting up the surrounding neighbourhood like a beacon. Then again at sunrise this morning, when soft light and quiet streets gave the whole scene a completely different atmosphere. No matter the time of day, Tokyo Tower has a way of dominating the skyline while still feeling oddly nostalgic.

A simple start to the day, but one that perfectly captured the magic of this city—modern, historic, busy, quiet, all at once.Read more