Portrait of J

Portrait of J is a striking photobook by acclaimed Japanese photographer Takashi Homma featuring 111 intimate portraits of Japanese people captured over two decades. With quiet intensity and unmistakable clarity, Homma presents ordinary individuals photographed with the same reverence typically reserved for cultural icons. Shot across urban environments, these portraits reveal psychological depth and human dignity, offering an authentic, grounded perspective on contemporary Japanese identity. A significant milestone in Homma's influential career and a meaningful archive of the people shaping Japan today.