When we did the Trans Siberian we started in Beijin and worked our way towards Moscow. Awaiting us at the end of our journey was a monument, the zero marker for the route to Vladivostok. In our trusty Lonely Planet everything was organized from there. We often worked in reverse, going towards instead of away from zero.
Today I begin at zero, we begin at zero. Our journey through this city, the past, the future. Through choices and paths, myths and monuments. We begin at zero and work our way outwards.
Coming and going. Time feels circular. Big dominant cities tend to do things the same.
How do we measure a journey? A city? A place? Where does the kilometre market on the road sign actually measure to?
Nihobashi in Tokyo