Haze Yama is a Japanese photographer and visual artist based in Tokyo. He is best known for his unique and captivating images of everyday life in Japan.
Yama was born in Tokyo in 1982 and grew up surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the city. From an early age, he was fascinated by the beauty of everyday life, which he captured through photography. After graduating from high school, Yama attended Tokyo University of the Arts where he studied photography and visual arts.
Yama's work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, The Photographers' Gallery in London, and The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. His photographs have also been published in magazines such as Vogue Japan, Harper's Bazaar Japan, and GQ Japan.
Yama's work is characterized by its vivid colors and unique perspectives on everyday life. He often uses long exposures to capture fleeting moments that would otherwise be lost to time. His photographs are often described as dreamlike or surrealistic, as they capture a sense of wonderment that can only be found in everyday life.
Yama continues to live and work in Tokyo where he continues to explore new ways to capture the beauty of everyday life through his photography.