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Philip Ilic Thomas
Karuizawa
  • Camera: Leica M11-P
  • Lens: Summicron-M 35 f/2 ASPH.
  • Focal length: 35 mm
  • Exposure time: 1/125 s
  • ISO 3200

Stationery store

I went out to Karuizawa to have lunch with Luis and Yuka. I had never been, and the town surprised me. I had heard that it is known as the "Hamptons of Tokyo," but it felt more like Boulder, Colorado: up in the mountains, with a mix of nature, a clear city center, and even a Patagonia store.

While walking around, I found this old stationery store.

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A shaded passageway looking toward a small house and garden in Karuizawa

House

Another photo from Karuizawa. Apparently, Bill Gates has a compound nearby.

Philip Ilic Thomas taking a mirror selfie with a Leica M11-P

First photo

My first photo on the Leica M11-P. I will be shooting with a 35mm lens this whole trip.

A red Porsche Carrera on a tow truck near Tokyo Station

Carrera

I was headed to the Shinkansen and running a little late. As I crossed the street, I spotted this truck stopping at a red light. Nervous about missing my train, I paused, then decided to turn around a...