Arimoto spent ten years in Tibet photographing individuals in all types of circumstances.

The same philosophy he had about shooting in Tibet carries through to the streets of Tokyo.

I believe that the human organism is of the city and its all part of one ecosystem.

Individuality Captured In The Streets Of Japan

I create these photographs which formulate that the environment and habitat of man is the city.

he shared in a2013 interview.

Now I photograph people struggling against but again also benefiting from their environment here in Tokyo.

Humans Outside The Stereotypes Of Society In Japan

I think that among the two, Im interested in finding common denominators as human beings.

Shinya Arimoto:Website|Flickrvia [Juxtapoz,Japan Exposures]

All images via Shinya Arimoto.

Eccentric Human Being In The City Of Japan

Meticulous Shot Of Man And City In Japan

Different Characters In The City Of Japan

Unique Subjects Of The Streets In Japan

Owl Captured On Lens In The Streets Of Japan

Individuality Captured In The Society Of Japan

Breaking Stereotypes In the City Of Japan

Individuality Of A Man In The City Of Japan