Shinjuku Golden-Gai

Farewell My Tokyo are a series of framed artistic images created by designer Megumi Takami, who wanted to memorialize the essence of Tokyo for anyone who wants to keep a reminder of its colorful street signs, cozy neighborhoods, town landscapes, modern architectures and cultural landmarks.

Each image is made from a unique Japanese paper known as pachika, developed by paper company Takeo. The characteristics of the paper are such that when heated, the surface turns transparent. Takami works with a small group of skilled craftsmen who utilize a heat press to create each embossed image by hand. Pigment is then applied to emphasize certain areas of each print.

Shinjuku Golden-Gai

Golden-gai is a mismatched collection of roughly 200 bars and eateries that line alleyways in a darkened corner of Shinjuku. On of the last-remaining relics of post-war Japan, golden-gai is an architectural wonder, as well as a symbol of nostalgic nightlife.

Details:

• Designer: Megumi Takami (Ciaolink)
• Picture Size / 8.3 in x 5.8 in (210mm x 148mm)
• Frame Size / 15 in x 11.8 in (380mm x 300mm)
• Materials: Pachika paper, pigment, wood, glass
  
• Frame included
• Item ships separately from Japan. Displayed price includes cost of shipping.