equipped with a jr pass and a trusty travel companion, i went on a three-week-long journey to a country i wanted to visit for a long time. despite coming in contact with japanese culture a lot since childhood, many things were still a new experience for me.
growing up in a traditional korean household, japan was a country that has been antagonized for so many decades throughout my upbringing. i will admit visiting said country did not only spark joy, but also evoked an uncanny feeling in me at first, which to my relief proved to be unjustified very quickly. in the end, all that’s left are wonderful memories, a bunch of gashapon capsule toys and this compilation of video clips.
shot in november 2018.
AloJapan.com