







From Shibuya's busy streets to Shimokitazawa's independent scene, this short documentary follows renowned architect Sou Fujimoto, FACETASM fashion founder Hiromichi Ochiai, and nightlife insider Mami Shirakawa as they reveal the distinct layers that define contemporary Tokyo. Fujimoto uncovers the city's surprising intimacy within its famous density, finding ‘village-like pockets of quiet’ behind Omotesando's commercial facade. Ochiai celebrates Tokyo's cultural hybridity – the deliberate blending of global influences that creates something distinctly local.
Director
Creative Direction
Producer
Director of Photography
Editor
Colorist
Sound Mix
Production Company
Executive Producer
Art Basel, Senior Editor
Johnny Nghiem
Akiel Gallina & Elena Feijoo
Lia Kim
Shammond Shorter
Johnny Nghiem
Shammond Shorter
Roi Rico
Soft Launch
Jordan Leech
Alicia Reuter








From Shibuya's busy streets to Shimokitazawa's independent scene, this short documentary follows renowned architect Sou Fujimoto, FACETASM fashion founder Hiromichi Ochiai, and nightlife insider Mami Shirakawa as they reveal the distinct layers that define contemporary Tokyo. Fujimoto uncovers the city's surprising intimacy within its famous density, finding ‘village-like pockets of quiet’ behind Omotesando's commercial facade. Ochiai celebrates Tokyo's cultural hybridity – the deliberate blending of global influences that creates something distinctly local.
Director
Creative Direction
Producer
Director of Photography
Editor
Colorist
Sound Mix
Production Company
Executive Producer
Art Basel, Senior Editor
Johnny Nghiem
Akiel Gallina & Elena Feijoo
Lia Kim
Shammond Shorter
Johnny Nghiem
Shammond Shorter
Roi Rico
Soft Launch
Jordan Leech
Alicia Reuter
© 2026 Akiel Gallina
© 2026 Akiel Gallina