Stand in the middle of the Shibuya Crossing in Tokyo

“Right outside Shibuya Station, the most photographed intersection in the world hums with an energy that’s impossible to describe until you’re standing in the middle of it. Thousands of people pour into the street from every direction at once, forming a chaotic ballet that somehow never results in a single collision. Flash mobs of strangers, all perfectly timed — no rehearsal, no director, no problem. It’s loud. It’s disorienting. It’s iconic. And you better believe I did it more than once — back and forth four times, just soaking in the energy.”

“We’re ready to make our first cross – we crossed three times. Twice side to side, and the last one right across. It was fun! [...] Most people knew exactly where they were going, so it didn’t feel like a chaotic scenario, but more like movement with purpose. I was probably the one creating any chaos, since I stopped to take a few photos.”

“Walking right into the middle of the crossing is a whole other experience. It's insane, but you can feel the energy all around you. While I'm weaving through the crowd, I keep my eyes peeled for interesting moments and try to capture the essence of what's happening.”