Australian artist Tom Blachford has created a series of photographs, Nihon Noir, that capture the neon beauty of Japan's capital.
To make the ambitious art plan a reality, the artist had to risk his safety as he climbed the roofs to find that perfect angles.
Commenting on the production of his series, he revealed that "each building required hours of exploration to find the perfect vantage point whether it be from a rooftop, stairwell or a road worker's crane lift I commandeered to capture the Nagakin from an otherwise impossible perspective."
Sputnik has compiled a gallery for you showing the photo series dedicated to Tokyo by Tom Blachford.
The Edo-Tokyo Museum, dedicated to the history of Tokyo during the Edo period was created in 1993. The edifice was designed by Kiyonori Kikutake.
The artists revealed that he fell in love with Kisho Kurokawa's Nagakin Capsule Tower when he saw it on the web a couple of years ago. The Nakagin Capsule Tower is a mixed-use residential and office tower in Tokyo, designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa.
One of Tokyo's most recognisable buildings is the Asahi Beer Hall, famous for the 'Asahi Flame'.
According to Tom Blachford, his aim was to transmit the feeling that struck him the first time he visited Tokyo. He wanted to convey the sensation "that somehow you have been transported to this advanced and amazing parallel universe".
Blachford spent six nights in a row taking pictures of buildings in Tokyo between 9 PM and 5 AM.
Anti-fire systems at Tokyo Big Sight filled Tom Blachford with awe.
All of Blanchford's photos look moody and neon-lit; the artist attempted to reference film noir, especially to the sci-fi fantasy movie Blade Runner, filmed in the 80s.
Exhibition centre, Tokyo Big Sight, is located in the Ariake Minami district of Tokyo Waterfront City on the Tokyo Bay waterfront.
Tom Blachford selected metabolist edifices for their industrial, megastructure appearance.
Fuji TV Headquarters is an ultra-futuristic edifice designed by the architect Kenzo Tange. The building was completed in 1997.
Zig Zag. Tokyo Blade Runner-style nightscapes by Tom Blachford.
Tokyo Blade Runner-style nightscapes by Tom Blachford.
Details captured by Tom Blachford.
