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The New York Times

On assignment for 'New York Times Voyages' Alec Soth lived in his Tokyo hotel for five days in order to recreate his own version of Sofia Coppola's seminal film, 'Lost In Translation'. In it he brings the city to him, finding singers, a sushi chef and teachers online.

The New York Times

On assignment for 'New York Times Voyages' Alec Soth lived in his Tokyo hotel for five days in order to recreate his own version of Sofia Coppola's seminal film, 'Lost In Translation'. In it he brings the city to him, finding singers, a sushi chef and teachers online.

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A self-portrait of Alec Soth in his hotel room at the Park Hyatt Hotel, where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed. Yasuda.
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Soth holding a pocket mirror. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Japanese lesson with Masa-san, a language teacher. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Singers from the Ganguro Cafe, part of the Ganguro fashion revival. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Alec Soth in a robe and slippers provided by the Park Hyatt Hotel, where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed. Bellring Shojo Heart.
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A business card from Yasuda-san, a “consultant for foreigners” Soth found on Craigslist. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Insect sushi prepared by Uchiyama Shoichi, a private chef and ecologist. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Singer from the Ganguro Cafe, part of the Ganguro fashion revival. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Sari, a rental D.J., dancer and singer. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Room service card with dinner for tomorrow's weather. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Asami Tonai, an assistant to the private chef. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed. Craigslist Model Aida.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed. Rental Girlfriend.
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Soth at a tea ceremony with Shuntaro Kondo. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed. Middle Aged Man/Ossan Rental Nishimoto.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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A view from Soth’s hotel room at night. Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed.
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Park Hyatt Hotel is where Lost in Translation was filmed. JAPAN.
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