Echoes of the Film Era This is my third visit to Okinawa. Perhaps it’s the rare sense of ease I haven’t felt in a while, but this time, I decided to start my journey from Naha City, heading toward Urasoe City, savoring the joy of street photography along the way. After about three hours of walking, my feet began to feel slightly numb, and I chose to pause in Urasoe. That’s when I noticed a building that stood out starkly from its surroundings—an abandoned photo lab, its exterior weathered and faded, clearly shuttered for a long time. At 4:30 in the afternoon, the golden rays of the setting sun bathed its walls, casting a serene yet melancholic glow that captivated me. I raised my camera, eager to capture this fleeting moment.
