Japan

Japan is a country of extremes. On the one hand, it is modern and fast-paced. On the other hand, it fully embraces its past and traditions. After an intense week in Tokyo, I continued to Kyoto where I went on a couple of hikes, near the city. The tranquility and silence throughout the hiking trails were striking and would contrast with the surrounding vegetation, which was dense and entangled. This series of pictures represents my impressions of Japan, a perfect balance between chaos and serenity.