Inspired by Nyai Roro Kidul, Javanese Queen of the Southern Sea — the fierce waves and storms summon the awe and fear she commands. Dance by Devi Eka Ariyani at the sacred site of Parangkusumo Beach; music by Nine Inch Nails.

Red-crowned cranes move with a divine grace — bowing, then drawing others into the ritual with piercing calls, voices rising in unison. For the Ainu, they are messengers of Sarorun Kamuy, god of the wetlands, a bond between humanity and nature.

Journeys into the past

JAPAN: Face to Face

Landscapes for AMEX

When people imagine living in Tokyo, it's likely far removed from Miwa, my home in this megalopolis since 1985. A serene sanctuary in the western suburbs, Miwa is a hidden wilderness, a world apart from the city’s concrete sprawl. The above videos were produced with photos from walks around my neighborhood.