Love Exposure (2008) – Filming Locations
Comedy / Drama / Romance · Directed by Sion Sono · Starring Takahiro Nishijima, Hikari Mitsushima
The story of a teenage boy called Yu, who falls for Yoko, a girl he runs into while working as an upskirt photographer in an offshoot of the porn industry. His attempts to woo her are complicated by a spot of cross-dressing – which convinces Yoko that she is lesbian – dalliances with kung-fu and crime, and a constant struggle with Catholic guilt.
Where was Love Exposure filmed?
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Yu walks through urban streets and encounters various characters in the city. The bustling Shinjuku district serves as a primary urban setting for the film's contemporary Tokyo backdrop and character encounters
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Characters move through the historic temple district and surrounding neighborhoods. The traditional Asakusa area provides cultural and historical contrast to the film's modern urban settings
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Characters navigate through one of Tokyo's most iconic pedestrian intersections and commercial district. Shibuya's famous crossing and busy commercial streets reflect the film's exploration of Tokyo's fast-paced youth culture
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Fashion-conscious characters and urban exploration sequences take place in this upscale district. The fashionable Omotesando district aligns with the film's themes of youth, style, and urban identity