These scenes were photographed around Osaka’s American Village, where I felt a different rhythm than in the other Japanese cities I visited. The area has a young, energetic flow — people moving quickly but with a kind of gentle order, a mix of bold fashion and everyday routines. Even in the short time I spent there, the movement felt positive and spontaneous, especially around the side streets and alleys behind the shops. This series is simply a reflection of those impressions: a small slice of Osaka’s pulse as I experienced it over a few days.