In Conversation with Herbie Yamaguchi | Photographer | Tokyo Weekender

Herbie Yamaguchi is Tokyo Weekender's July-August 2023 cover star. He is an inspiring, giving, open-hearted photographer with an illustrious career, as well as a radio and television personality and essayist. But above all, he is a beautiful person with a lot of love and wisdom to share.

Sit down with a warm cup of tea and listen to Herbie share the inspiring stories behind his iconic photos and his philosophies towards photography.

Interviewer: Zoria Petkoska
Production Assistant: Lyn Tsuchiya
Producer: Lisa Knight
Videographers: Lisa Knight and Ben Cooke
Video Editor: Lisa Knight
Thank you to Reem Alhouwari at Future Foundation

Follow Herbie on Instagram at   / herbieyamaguchi  

00:14 Introducing Herbie Yamaguchi
00:59 On moving to London
02:45 On his photograph of Joe Strummer
05:13 On his relationship with his subjects
06:57 On his photo of Diana Spencer
08:17 On chance opportunities
09:12 On his exhibition "We Will Be Alright!"
10:48 On his final photo of Ryuichi Sakamoto
13:01 On smiling

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