Friends Julien Mercier and Julien Wulff share much in common. They're both graphic designers. They're both from Switzerland. They both now live in Tokyo. And one day, they decided to share their love of the world's biggest city by launching a poster project, YamanoteYamanote.
Akihabara, Julien Mercier and Julien Wulff
Based on the Yamanote line that loops through downtown Tokyo, the pair are stopping at all 29 stations to create two posters that present "parallel visions inspired by the local neighbourhood" of each stop. Even better, they then carefully select a venue in close vicinity to each station to showcase their one-time small-scale exhibition.
The project is still running, as Julien and Julien have completed 11 stations so far. Take a look at the ongoing work at yamanoteyamanote.com or follow their progress on Instagram. In the meantime, we've shared a selection for you to be inspired by.
All images courtesy of the artists. Main image: Akihabara, Julien Mercier and Julien Wulff
Akihabara, Julien Wulff
Akihabara, Julien Mercier
Kanda, Julien Wulff and Julien Mercier
Tokyo, Julien Wulff and Julien Mercier
Yurakucho, Julien Mercier
Yurakucho, Julien Wulff
Shimbashi, Julien Mercier
Shimbashi, Julien Wulff
Shimbashi
Hamamatsucho, Julien Mercier
Hamamatsucho, Julien Wulff
Hamamatsucho
Tamachi, Julien Mercier
Tamachi, Julien Wulff
Shinagawa, Julien Mercier
Shinagawa, Julien Wulff
Shinagawa, Julien Wulff and Julien Mercier
Osaki, Julien Mercier
Osaki, Julien Wulff
Osaki
Gotanda, Julien Mercier
Gotanda, Julien Wulff
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