Few cities on earth intrigue and enthrall quite like Tokyo, the world's largest metropolis, where ultra-modernity and tradition synthesize. A place that has inspired a wealth of extraordinary art and continues to incite the throngs of creative practitioners who walk its hallowed streets today.

Germany was the leader in photographic technology throughout the 19th-20th century with brands such as Rollei and Leica paving the way for modern photographers. It's varied but often brutal history has left a remarkably rich photographic legacy.