Shinjuku, Tokyo
$100
18" x 24"
In Golden Gai, space is scarce but stories are endless. Each tiny, dimly lit bar is shaped by the eccentricities and unwritten roles of its owner. The bar is a stage, and everyone plays their part—the salarymen on their way home, the curious tourists, and the locals who’ve been coming for decades.
Naoya Hoshina
Naoya Hoshina reimagines the overlooked, turning the ordinary into something worth pausing for. His work balances light and shadow, structure and warmth. Each piece reflects both the pace of the city and the stillness tucked within it.
“What struck me were the details.”
"Golden Gai is a place where every narrow alley holds its own quiet story. What struck me were the details. I wanted to capture the warmth of the night, the fleeting connections between strangers, and the way the city changes after dark."
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