Nakagin Capsule Tower: A Modernist Icon in Tokyo

Explore the iconic Nakagin Capsule Tower in Tokyo, a masterpiece of Metabolist architecture.

Nakagin Capsule Tower: Iconic Metabolist architecture in Tokyo, despite current state of disrepair.

The Nakagin Capsule Tower, a modernist icon in Tokyo, showcases the unique and striking Metabolist architecture with its grid-like arrangement of individual capsules connected to a central core, despite its current state of disrepair.

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I am Jordy Meow, a French photographer based in Tokyo. I explore offbeat places in Japan.

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Sunset paints the sky, Volcanic peak stands aglow— Nature's quiet grace. 日が沈む空、 輝く火山の頂— 自然の静かな恵み。 #offbeatjapan #japan #volcaniclandscape #sunsetglow #naturelovers #ruraljapan #hiddenbeauty #mountainmagic
Graffiti whispers, Youth dance in vivid colors— Tokyo's heart beats on. グラフィティはささやき、 若者が鮮やかな色で踊る— 東京の心が打つ。 #offbeatjapan #tokyostyle #harajuku #japan #streetart #urbanvibes #fashionexpression
Crimson leaf chorus, Amber whispers in the breeze— Momijigari.---紅葉の合唱、 琥珀のささやきが風に乗る— 紅葉狩り。 ---#autumninjapan #momijigari #fallcolors #naturelovers #landscapephotography #offbeatjapan #japan
Rolling misty dreams, Blue and green whispers converge, Mountains touch the sky. ---転がる霧、 青と緑が囁く、 山は空に触れる。 ---#offbeatjapan #japan #mistymountains #dreamyscapes #naturewhispers #japaneselands #hakone #nikko
Orange drum resounds, Shadows dance on glass and wood, Old meets new at dusk.  オレンジの太鼓、 ガラスと木に影が踊る、 夕暮れに古と新が出会う。  #KanazawaStation #TsuzumiMon #urbanjapan #architecturelovers #offbeatjapan #japan #modernmeetstraditional
Blue haze softly glows, Stone paths bind past with future— Time whispers in night.青い霞が優しく輝く、 石畳が過去と未来を結ぶ— 時間は夜に囁く。#roji #nocturnalscene #japanlovers #urbanharmony #serenemoments #offbeatjapan #japan
Moss-clad gate whispers, Where sunlit streams softly dance, Nature’s shrine unfolds.苔むす門、 木漏れ日の小川、 自然の社。#sacredjapan #mossymagic #toriiwanderings #serenityinthetrees #hiddenretreat #spiritualjourney #offbeatjapan #japan
Modern white and blue, Reflects on ancient timber, Past meets the future.モダンな白と青が、 古い木材に映り込む、 過去が未来に出会う。#architecturalcontrast #traditionmeetstechnology #modernjapan #culturalblend #reflectivebeauty #offbeatjapan #japan