PhotographerXavier Portelais known for capturing the energy of cities at night.
And now, afterTokyoandKobe, Portela is back in Japan.
This time, he’s ventured to Kyoto.
Considered the cultural heart of Japan, the former capital is known for its wealth of temples and shrines.
But, as Portela’s photos demonstrate, the city is also distinctly modern.
In Portela’s photographs, the streets of the city glow with paper lanterns and neon signs.
Because, while Kyoto isn’t as built up as Tokyo, it is still a thriving metropolis.
Between the ancient shrines and monuments exists a bustling city full of life.
I don’t think I will ever have enough time in Kyoto.
Though it took him several years, Portela finally finishedKyoto Glow.
It’s a beautiful tribute to the city, which is one of the cities Portela misses the most.
Photographer Xavier Portela is known for hisGlowseries, which takes us to neon cityscapes around the world.
His nighttime photographs give a unique perspective on Japan’s cultural capital.
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