Utilizing soft, natural morning light to simulate a vulnerable, candid "just waking up" atmosphere.
This touches on the Japanese concept of mono no aware (the pathos of things)—a sadness derived from the transience of beauty. The image is beautiful specifically because the state of sleep cannot be held onto. before waking up rika nishimura
: Released when Nishimura was a young teen (approximately age 11), "Before Waking Up" served as her official introduction to the Japanese modeling scene. Artistic Concept Utilizing soft, natural morning light to simulate a
The commercial success of "Before Waking Up" acted as a direct springboard for Nishimura's transition into the mainstream J-Pop market. before waking up rika nishimura