A visual journey through the neon nights and retro-futurism of modern Japan.
CITY POP is a striking, 60-page A4 zine that invites the reader into the energetic nightlife, vibrant subcultures, and quintessential City Pop aesthetic of Reiwa Japan. Photographer James Suarez chronicles a six-year journey (2019-2025), primarily across Tokyo and Osaka, to capture the atmosphere that defines this beloved genre.
Each spread pulses with the deep blacks and electric neon hues that define the City Pop mood. The zine features a blend of film photography for its unmistakable texture and warmth, supplemented by select high-impact digital shots.
The zine utilizes a full-bleed, A4 format to maximize visual impact, allowing the dark, cinematic images to completely fill the page and draw you into the scene.
This zine is more than a collection of photos—it is a visual narrative of James’ personal journey, exploring the beauty and chaos found after dark in some of Japan's most dynamic cities.
Format: A4 Size (210 x 297 mm)
Pages: 60 pages (including front and back cover)
Photographer: James Suarez
Experience the pulse of the Japanese night—add CITYPOP to your collection.
A visual journey through the neon nights and retro-futurism of modern Japan.
CITY POP is a striking, 60-page A4 zine that invites the reader into the energetic nightlife, vibrant subcultures, and quintessential City Pop aesthetic of Reiwa Japan. Photographer James Suarez chronicles a six-year journey (2019-2025), primarily across Tokyo and Osaka, to capture the atmosphere that defines this beloved genre.
Each spread pulses with the deep blacks and electric neon hues that define the City Pop mood. The zine features a blend of film photography for its unmistakable texture and warmth, supplemented by select high-impact digital shots.
The zine utilizes a full-bleed, A4 format to maximize visual impact, allowing the dark, cinematic images to completely fill the page and draw you into the scene.
This zine is more than a collection of photos—it is a visual narrative of James’ personal journey, exploring the beauty and chaos found after dark in some of Japan's most dynamic cities.
Format: A4 Size (210 x 297 mm)
Pages: 60 pages (including front and back cover)
Photographer: James Suarez
Experience the pulse of the Japanese night—add CITYPOP to your collection.