Yokohama Sogo Leica
寄り添う
音もなく、少しずつ広がっていく。
均衡を壊すことなく、
そこに在るものに寄り添い、続いていく。
Staying close.
Spreading silently, little by little.
Without breaking the balance,
staying beside what is there, and continuing.
寄り添う means staying beside—accompanying, quietly.
For the Yokohama Sogo chapter of Hikaranai Monotachi, I wanted the scenes in the photographs to feel like that, like a presence. Images that don’t push forward, but remain near—like someone walking with you without speaking. The series itself is built on things that do not shine, that are often the things we pass every day: worn buildings, small storefronts, traces of time.
In the Leica interview, I said the intention is not to mourn what is old. It isn’t sadness. It’s a form of care: while something still exists, notice it. Respect it.
This is also why I love the Leica M10 for street work. It asks for patience. It rewards attention. It makes it easier to listen for quiet rhythms that would otherwise be missed—especially in places that are constantly trying to distract you, like Tokyo.
If you are in Yokohama, step into Leica Sogo. Spend a few minutes with the images. Let them stay beside you for a moment.
Also, If you are intrigued by what not only big cities but also rural Japan has to offer, with a focus on memories and brilliant autumn foliage, Lee Chapman and I will be happy to have you on board for our Workshop:
