By TOKYO URBAN TRIP

In this atmospheric walk, the channel TOKYO URBAN TRIP presents a stunning exploration of Shinjuku’s Sumitomo Building and Sankaku Hiroba area, located in Tokyo, Japan. Filmed on December 20, 2024—just a day before the winter solstice—the video captures the neighborhood as it transitions into evening, with its iconic urban cityscape starting to glow under glistening lights.

Beginning at the Shinjuku Sumitomo Building complex, known for its unique triangle architecture, the video walks viewers through the Sankaku Hiroba public space. This wide atrium-like public square has become a popular urban gathering place. During the winter season, the whole district is beautifully illuminated, and dusk during a weekday is especially recommended for its dreamlike ambience, a detail the host highlights. As people finish work, the lights begin to shine brighter, rendering the already dynamic Shinjuku area even more magical.

The cinematic footage captures quiet moments of urban life juxtaposed with surrounding skyscrapers, office workers passing by, and seasonal lighting displays that light up the streets. The environment is made vivid with the nuanced soundscape, thanks to high-end recording equipment: a SONY FX30 camera paired with a SONY E 15mm F1.4 G lens and a ZOOM M3 MicTrak microphone. These tools effectively convey the crisp textures of the urban surroundings and the depth of light in Shinjuku by night.

The video is a serene yet mesmerizing window into Tokyo’s heart during one of its most visually enchanting times of year. Whether you're planning travel or just love urban cityscapes, this stroll through the illuminated urban canyon of Shinjuku captures the spirit of wintertime Tokyo perfectly.