Day 14 – Part 2: Lights, Trains & Odaiba

For our final afternoon in Tokyo, we immersed ourselves in the digital wonderland of teamLab Borderless—a world of moving light, colour, and illusions where walls disappear, art flows around you, and you constantly lose Michael because he wandered into another glowing dimension. Even though we’d seen thousands of photos beforehand, experiencing it in person was something entirely different: mesmerizing, playful, and slightly disorienting in the best possible way.

Afterwards, we slipped back into street photography mode, capturing trains, commuters, and the rhythm of everyday Tokyo one last time. From there, we headed to Odaiba, crossing the bay on the monorail over the Rainbow Bridge. Sitting in the front row, we attempted the famous “hyperlapse-style” long-exposure shot—camera pressed against the glass, hoping the train would stay smooth enough for that stretching-light effect. The results were… artistic. Let’s call it that.

Our grand finale took place at Hijiri Bridge (聖橋), one of the classic train photography spots near Ochanomizu. We waited patiently, hoping to catch the legendary moment when three trains cross simultaneously—a perfectly timed ballet of metal and motion. We didn’t quite get the perfect trifecta, but we came close, and the atmosphere alone made it worth the visit.

A spectacular ending to our last full day in Japan—modern art, night trains, glowing bridges, and one last reminder of why we love photographing this country so much.Read more