Photographer David Abrahams has skillfully captured the exquisite essence of Kyushu, Japan

This photographic exhibition is poised to make its debut shortly at the esteemed Have A Butchers gallery in London.

Kyushu, the southern jewel of Japan, may not be the immediate choice for travelers embarking on a journey to the Land of the Rising Sun. However, it stands as the home to some of the nation's most legendary cities. Nestled approximately 530 miles away from Tokyo, Kyushu is renowned for its unhurried pace of life, its awe-inspiring natural vistas, and a staggering array of hot springs, earning it the distinction of having the highest number of onsens of any city in Japan. This bounty is courtesy of the nine active volcanoes that grace the region, including the imposing Mount Aso in Kumammoto, as well as the ceaselessly rumbling Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima. The island's cultural significance should not be underestimated, with cities like Fukuoka laying claim to some of the nation's most delectable cuisine and serving as the birthplace of globally acclaimed brands, including the illustrious nanamica.

Hailing from the distant northern city of Leeds in England, David Abrahams found himself inexorably drawn to the fiery allure of Kyushu, much like many who have encountered its charms. His profound affection for this region has culminated in a forthcoming exhibition, a heartfelt tribute to his immersive experiences. Renowned for his ethereal cinematic portraiture that has graced the covers of Vogue and enriched Chanel campaigns, Abrahams has chosen to shift his creative gaze towards the ostensibly ordinary moments of daily existence in the coastal city of Karatsu. Through his lens, he has artfully captured the weathered contours of a vintage muscle car's rusted corner, the intimate details of a storefront's inner window, and even the delicate moss adorning a tombstone, thereby infusing a touch of the sublime into the commonplace.