"Love hotels are a unique and deeply ingrained part of Japanese culture. These venues have a very 'talkative' quality visually - they're expressive in their design, reflecting aspects of local culture, values, and even fantasies."
"I choose specific types of venues in each country - those with distinct, often kitschy or roadside architecture - and photograph them across the region with a consistent framing style. I'm drawn to the aesthetic of these places, and how their facades reveal something about the people who inhabit or frequent them."
"The venues aim to evoke a sense of romance, escape, and fantasy, yet they also need to feel safe and inviting - not tacky or sordid. It's why some of these places have an almost 'Disney-like' aesthetic, playful yet carefully curated."
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