streets without names

by m. werneburg, 2010.07.14

Tokyo is a street photographer's city. A vast urban landscape made of countless crooked, nameless streets bustling with activity.

From my five years in Tokyo, I've made a small book with 117 of my favourite images. I've named the book streets without names.

from $35

These are not photos of serene temples or Buddhas or girls in traditional dress. Instead, you'll find: run-down lane-ways crumbling into beauty; lunatics carrying huge wooden shrines; as well as street dancers, girls with painted irises, even business men drinking under a railway bridge. If you've ever wondered about the lives of the people who live in Tokyo, come take my tour.

I'm pleased to offer a preview of the whole thing right here, for free. Begin here.

reader comments

that is some hard-core ikke-ikke onna. they must turn the dial on the sunbed to beyond the max to get their faces that dark!

reesan

2011.05.07

Kinda sad that the fad has passed on. I guess the kids'll have to come up with something new.

-Michael

Great pictures Mike. Love the texture.

Kieran

2011.11.08

Thank you, sir!

-Michael