cover image by kei utsunomiya（宇都宮 慶）
Can't sleep at night? Why not experience something extraordinary?
Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and take a drive to discover the enchanting scenery that night weaves. A nighttime drive itself becomes an unusual adventure. Play your favorite music on the car audio and head to the suburbs.
Once you arrive, a completely different world unfolds, filled with the breath of modern technology that never stops.
Why Are the Flames and Lights Adorning the Night Sky So Beautiful?
During the day, industrial areas are generally off-limits, with large machinery operating non-stop. However, at night, the scene transforms. Plants illuminated by security lights and the flames from refinery flare stacks cast a mysterious beauty across the night sky.
The lightscape each factory emits is unique to that location. In the Keihin Industrial Zone near Tokyo, landscapes where water and light merge, and the art of shadows created by unique architecture, are born. Factory nightscapes change infinitely depending on the viewing angle.
How to Access Factory Nightscapes
While some factories are inaccessible, you can safely enjoy their beauty from high places, bridges, or public roads. Additionally, bus or boat tours offer close-up views that are usually unseen.
There are also tours offered by travel agencies for driving or other experiences. You can experience factory nightscapes in various ways. Choose the best method that suits your interest.
Stories of People Embedded in Factory Lights
At night, industrial areas are filled with light. These lights shine late into the night thanks to the efforts of those who support our lives.
This scenery reminds us of how closely industry is connected to our daily lives. Through the nightscape, we feel how much our daily lives are supported by others. The lights of the factories remind us to appreciate those who work for us every day.
In the silence of the night, the feeling of being drawn into a sea of lights offers a special experience away from the ordinary. On a sleepless night, why not venture out to seek the beauty of the extraordinary?
An impromptu nighttime drive might become an unforgettable climax.
