23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The One Who Remained Clear in Shinjuku

In Shinjuku’s chaos, people blur into the city—hiding parts of themselves just to blend in. But one man stood out: loud, unapologetic, and unmistakably himself. I followed him through the crowd, capturing him sharply while the rest of the city dissolved around him.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2025
Date Uploaded: 12.2025
Photo Location: tokyo, Japan
Camera: RICOH GR III
Copyright: © Chiho Lee