I love that your response to being accosted by the yakuza was "well... that's just how street photography is!" great vid as always, love yusuke's work too!
I went to Japan a few months ago and I used to do some late night photo walks and actually felt quite safe. Now, back in my country I can't do that because of the gangs, drug cartels or even just lowly robbers.
Another great video, nice to see Yusuke-san on your channel. Been in Tokyo 2 times and really loved to shoot at the night, LEDs are sometimes annoyed me but Tokyo gives you an unique experience :)
I really like the shot at 01:05 and man so sorry to hear you were stopped by the Yakuza, must have been a crazy situation. Always wanted to try night photography (properly) but never can truly makes myself go out and about so late ^^
Just a random Japanese guy commenting in English ;-; Glad you came to Ikebukuro!! Idk why but I don't feel like shooting in Ikebukuro. Well, I guess the main reason is I live there, but seeing some dope photos from u guys made me feel like I gotta shoot more even it's my home town and kinda sketchy all around the place, haha :') Also, love ur work!! Keep it up! One day I might catch u on the streets!
New subscriber here. Really inspiring video. Still waiting for that day we will be allowed go out and do photo shoots outdoors (I do on location fashion photography). It's currently prohibited in my place due to the enforcement of social distancing and other pandemic related stuff. Glad to see you guys being able to go out and create photos again. Stay safe and all the best.
There are areas in every city where there are sketchy guys who get uncomfortable around cameras. I think they were pretty nice about it in Kabukicho because of them seeing me as a clueless tourist. With no language barrier, the guys in Ikebukuro may have been more direct with Ulyesses.
andgainingspeed yeah, I shoot often at Kabukicho and never had any confrontations...well except black guys asking me if I want to meet some beautiful Japanese women 😂
I've often go to shoot in Ikebukuro but I avoid Nishi side... I've been a few times in Romance street and those other sketchy smaller streets, but I never felt welcome haha. I actually prefer Kabukicho for this kind of "ambience", but Kabukicho is really empty compared to pre-covid.
In my city is a little risky to go out and shoot street photography bcs you never know when a drug cartel member or corrupt police officers or soldiers are gonna show up mad or something and maybe seize your camera or worse.
I was shooting street photography for the first time in Japan last year and I was so afraid of being confronted I used a 85mm on my aps-c canon and even then I was getting occasional stares. When I tried using my Sigma 18-35 for a more "real street photography" feel, a few girls asked if I was stalking them D: I think I'll buy a 600mm prime next and adapt it to a m43 body for street photography next time.
Damn..that does ruin the vibe. But see if I was there I would have hit em' with the ラーメン..つけ麺..俺イケメン。That works for me in Nakasu but you have to say it really rough like you're fresh out of The Hub.
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Thanks Ulysses😍 It was a kind of memorable night😹
I thought the name sounded familiar. We've got a mutual friend... Jorge Garcia (nycspc) ✌🏽
yes, "kind of" 😂
now we have our shared secret!
How you handheld with Ultramax is beyond me! Great pictures!
Loved the video as always! the shot at 4:30 is so damn gooooooood, great work my guy :)
You guys handled it very well, yakuza and all. Great video! Looking forward to the next one, Ulysses.
thanks always Jacky!
I love that your response to being accosted by the yakuza was "well... that's just how street photography is!" great vid as always, love yusuke's work too!
I went to Japan a few months ago and I used to do some late night photo walks and actually felt quite safe.
Now, back in my country I can't do that because of the gangs, drug cartels or even just lowly robbers.
Interesting as always. Stay safe and keep the street savor of Japan coming.
Another great video, nice to see Yusuke-san on your channel. Been in Tokyo 2 times and really loved to shoot at the night, LEDs are sometimes annoyed me but Tokyo gives you an unique experience :)
I love your videos and they motivate me to take photos more and more
I really like the shot at 01:05 and man so sorry to hear you were stopped by the Yakuza, must have been a crazy situation. Always wanted to try night photography (properly) but never can truly makes myself go out and about so late ^^
Nice video man, one of my favourite places in the world for night photography!
Damn stay safe out there! Great video and photos bro! 👍🏼
A really relaxing fun video, good job bro
it was so short. can we get a part two but longer?
Just a random Japanese guy commenting in English ;-;
Glad you came to Ikebukuro!! Idk why but I don't feel like shooting in Ikebukuro. Well, I guess the main reason is I live there, but seeing some dope photos from u guys made me feel like I gotta shoot more even it's my home town and kinda sketchy all around the place, haha :') Also, love ur work!! Keep it up! One day I might catch u on the streets!
Nicezzz looking forward for more dope night photography 🤙🏾
That shoot on Ikebukuro alley was nice shot!
Wow crazy night you guys had! Glad everything was ok
Awesome shots here good job🔥🔥
Loooove that thumbnail photo!
thats crazy, i can see Yakuza feel like they were being photographed
Finally some real street shots!
Thanks Ulysses.
New subscriber here. Really inspiring video. Still waiting for that day we will be allowed go out and do photo shoots outdoors (I do on location fashion photography). It's currently prohibited in my place due to the enforcement of social distancing and other pandemic related stuff. Glad to see you guys being able to go out and create photos again. Stay safe and all the best.
Love you videos!!
Its a great story to remember and laugh about, one day later
i just put up a video shooting in the day time in Ikebukuro as well. very cool
Love the music you used in this🔥
I'm trying to find the track. Do you know what track it is?
cooool I miss Tokyo
Do you know the cinematography of Christopher Doyle? A few of your images felt like kindred spirits to his movie shooting.
cool video, regardless!
Always a fun time with Nuts-san haha.
There are areas in every city where there are sketchy guys who get uncomfortable around cameras. I think they were pretty nice about it in Kabukicho because of them seeing me as a clueless tourist. With no language barrier, the guys in Ikebukuro may have been more direct with Ulyesses.
andgainingspeed yeah, I shoot often at Kabukicho and never had any confrontations...well except black guys asking me if I want to meet some beautiful Japanese women 😂
yusuke is great
Man, the stories that could come up by just a Yakuza encounter. Anything could potentially happen!
Thanks for sharing. Tokyo at night is so amazing. Too bad you were interrupted in such a way.
You should have taken some portraits of the yakuza guys 😋 Bruce Gilden's style.
Nice shots
oh wow, that was an unexpected ending. So what did happen, was it not safe to shoot at night over there?
The north exit there is a red light district and some dudes involved in the sex business are apparently connected to the Yakuza
Ulysses Aoki no wonder, I saw some pretty girls in the shot : )
@@UlyssesAokiPhoto According to Wikipedia, "The Kyokuto-kai designated yakuza syndicate is headquartered in Ikebukuro."
Love your style of photography! I can imagine how it sucks when they stop us taking pictures and break our day...
yeah super bummer... thank you
Cool 😊
I like the photo at 4:30, that's really a pity that they stopped you, but for sure it was not really comfortable to go on...
I've often go to shoot in Ikebukuro but I avoid Nishi side... I've been a few times in Romance street and those other sketchy smaller streets, but I never felt welcome haha. I actually prefer Kabukicho for this kind of "ambience", but Kabukicho is really empty compared to pre-covid.
Some abstracts worked well. Film Nikon a rugged workhorse. Would they have treated you better if you were as clean shaven as you were at vid ending??
In my city is a little risky to go out and shoot street photography bcs you never know when a drug cartel member or corrupt police officers or soldiers are gonna show up mad or something and maybe seize your camera or worse.
Ya new video
Careful my dude, Better to avoid Ikebukuro for now haha
4:30 🤯
The secret to night photography @1:35
4:59 WHAT!!
I was shooting street photography for the first time in Japan last year and I was so afraid of being confronted I used a 85mm on my aps-c canon and even then I was getting occasional stares.
When I tried using my Sigma 18-35 for a more "real street photography" feel, a few girls asked if I was stalking them D:
I think I'll buy a 600mm prime next and adapt it to a m43 body for street photography next time.
Lots of blurry shots shooting handheld on 400 iso at night. Go out with a tripod next time.
are you telling me that or Yusuke? and "blurry = bad" is a pretty bad conclusion to make.
Oh man... I'm slightly embarrassed to admit I remember Lala for some reason ha ha ha...
damn yakuzas!
It’s beer night 😂
The non-music bugs me. Pictures I like.
Should have asked them for some dope tattoo pics!
Damn..that does ruin the vibe. But see if I was there I would have hit em' with the ラーメン..つけ麺..俺イケメン。That works for me in Nakasu but you have to say it really rough like you're fresh out of The Hub.
I have so much to learn from you I swear
WEAR YOUR MASK.