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Tokyo's Glow: Photographer Xavier Portela saturates the world's biggest city in pink

Nothing quite prepares you for the exciting noise and visual onslaught of Japan's pulsating Tokyo at night – the world's biggest city and quite possibly the most fascinating urban landscape with its brightly lit streets at every turn.

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All images courtesy of Xavier Portela

All images courtesy of Xavier Portela

Now Belgium photographer Xavier Portela has captured this thriving metropolis with a luminous series of saturated images dosed in an appealing pink glow and with a hint of classic manga.

Simply entitled Tokyo's Glow, the photographs perfectly portray the unmistakably distinct spirit and energy of Japan's capital city – a must-see for any discerning traveller. You can discover more of Xavier's recent work at xavierportela.com.

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Neon-lit Tokyo street corner at night with pink and blue illuminated signs, storefronts and pedestrians crossing the vibrant urban intersection
Neon-lit Tokyo street scene at night bathed in vibrant pink light, with illuminated buildings, vehicle light trails and sparse traffic
Shibuya Crossing at night bathed in neon pink and cyan lights, with towering illuminated buildings and bustling crowds crossing the street
Crowded Tokyo street at night illuminated by vibrant neon signs in shades of pink, blue and green, with tall buildings covered in glowing advertisements
A crowded Tokyo street at night illuminated by neon pink signage and billboards, with pedestrians walking beneath towering buildings covered in Japanese advertisements and glowing lights.
Neon-lit Tokyo street at night bathed in vibrant pink light, lined with illuminated shop signs and crowded with pedestrians
A brightly lit seafood restaurant storefront glowing in pink neon at night, with customers visible inside and a zebra crossing in the foreground
Crowded Tokyo street at night bathed in vibrant pink neon light from towering buildings and illuminated signs with Japanese characters
A busy Tokyo street at night bathed in vibrant pink neon light, with a large illuminated SEGA sign and Japanese storefronts surrounded by crowds of pedestrians
A neon-lit Tokyo street at night saturated in vivid pink, with cars driving past towering buildings covered in glowing signs and advertisements
Crowded Tokyo street at night bathed in vivid magenta light, with illuminated shop fronts and neon signs reflecting off the wet pavement
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