Tokyo, Cut Against the Current

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Tokyo, Cut Against the Current
by © emma cha

Cardboard waves arise
Tokyo cut layer by layer
One boat cleaves the blue

A traditional chaland pushes through a vibrant Tokyo waterway, where waves, bridges, towers and streets are transformed into a handcrafted corrugated-cardboard bas-relief. Exposed fluting, stacked cut-outs and a strict primary-colour palette turn the bustling city into a playful sculptural landscape.

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Ranked #132 out of 159 in the Made of Paper Challenge (2026, Oct. 5)