For Ian Segal, the glass is always half full. When sent on a trip to Japan to photograph and film the art of sake brewing, he turned his idle moments into inspiring walks around Tokyo.

One of the largest and most populous cities in the world proved to be an unexpected source of calm, order, and quiet. This experience left a remarkable impression and sparked creativity. Zigzagging through the backstreets of Tokyo,
Ian’s lens captured visual poetry that usually goes unnoticed.

Forget the clichés of crowded subways, neon-covered buildings, karaoke nights, or Bill kissing Scarlett and enjoy the view through Japan’s back door.

Kanpai! (Cheers!)

Ian Segal is a passionate visual storyteller, based in Antwerp, who juggles commercial and artistic projects in a unique and humble way.