Margiela’s works deconstruct the framework of clothing itself, revealing the structures and anonymity that lie beneath them. In contrast, the architecture of Kudan House presents a quiet and restrained presence, carrying traces of Japan’s post-earthquake reconstruction era. The tension between these two elements gave the space its distinctive atmosphere. The building, layered with history, quietly resonated with Margiela’s installations, further emphasizing the sense of presence and emptiness within the works.

Inside the exhibition, the interior space itself was composed as an extension of the works, where light, materials, and even traces of everyday life emerged as part of the installation. I had originally wanted to visit the building itself, so being able to experience both Kudan House and Margiela’s works simultaneously felt like an exceptionally rare opportunity.

Photography was permitted throughout the exhibition as long as other visitors were not visible in the frame. As a personal record of the experience, I leave here the photographs taken with the GR IV.

For this series, I used the GR IV’s “Hard Monotone” image setting to capture both Margiela’s works and the spaces of Kudan House in which they were placed.■

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投稿 Street Snap #55 MARTIN MARGIELA AT KUDAN HOUSE, Tokyo, 2026 | GR IV は The Tokyo Snap に最初に表示されました。

It is a compact digital camera designed by KODAK in the form of a keychain. In 1987, KODAK introduced the disposable camera “KODAK Fling,” which made photography accessible to everyone. That same idea has re-emerged today in the form of the “KODAK CHARMERA.”

At the time of its release, it was highly popular and difficult to obtain. Now that supply has stabilized, I was finally able to get one.

Upon unboxing, I was struck by how small it is. Its size is perfect for attaching to a bag as a keychain. Each unit comes in one of seven colors, randomly packed, and not knowing which one you will get adds a small sense of anticipation to the experience.

With the “KODAK CHARMERA” in hand, I immediately walked through the streets of Shibuya. The photographs taken there will be presented in the next series. ■

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投稿 Street Snap #53 KODAK Charmera Keychain Digital Camera Unboxing は The Tokyo Snap に最初に表示されました。

Walking around inside and outside the buildings, I was struck by its sheer scale. The place exudes a sense of luxury, and for me it felt like somewhere you would visit on a special day, offering a touch of the extraordinary.

From the terraces you can look out over Tokyo’s waterfront skyline, with clusters of high-rise apartment towers by the bay and the distant span of the Rainbow Bridge. Even while inside, the facility feels connected to Tokyo’s futuristic and evolving cityscape.

Architecturally, there are many kinds of finishing materials and details in the design. It was almost like walking through a trade show for interiors. Not in a chaotic way, but rather as a distilled expression of current design trends.

I felt fortunate to be able to capture the beginning of this new “town” with my new camera, the RICOH GR IV. The textures of materials, the play of light filtering through and reflecting, and the movement of people came together in each frame, allowing me to preserve a fleeting moment of this place in snapshots. ■

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投稿 Street Snap #37 Takanawa Gateway City Opening, Tokyo, GR IV は The Tokyo Snap に最初に表示されました。

Although I have not yet had the chance to take the new GR IV out into the streets, I wanted to mark this long-awaited upgrade from the GR III, after six and a half years, by documenting the unboxing moment as a record.

The photographs here are the final series taken with my long-trusted GR III, serving as a kind of handover ritual. From now on, I look forward to capturing the fleeting moments of the city with the GR IV. 

I also put together a list of the RICOH GR IV accessories I bought and actually use. ■

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投稿 Street Snap #33 RICOH GR IV Unboxing, Tokyo は The Tokyo Snap に最初に表示されました。

The path beside the water was crowded with cherry blossom viewers, yet the view across the moat remained calm and elegant. The soft petals floating above the still water created a quiet beauty, while in the distance, the high-rise buildings near Tokyo Station added an unexpected contrast.

Captured with the GR III, these images reflect the subtle harmony of history, nature, and cityscape found at Chidorigafuchi Moat. ■

Chidorigafuchi Moat

Yasukuni Shrine

Nearby, Yasukuni Shrine’s cherry trees were also in full bloom. The shrine is home to Tokyo’s official “sakura standard tree,” used by the Japan Meteorological Agency to mark the beginning of the cherry blossom season, a small but fascinating detail of hanami culture in Tokyo.

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投稿 Street Snap #8 Cherry Blossoms at Chidorigafuchi Moat は The Tokyo Snap に最初に表示されました。