Kabukicho, one of Tokyo’s most well-known nightlife districts, comes alive after dark with a vivid mix of locals and international visitors. This series aims to document the current state of Shinjuku’s Kabukicho. It is a place where neon lights, nightlife, and cultural contrasts come together in public view.
Unlike other neighborhoods, Kabukicho does not invite careful or deliberate shooting. Instead, it calls for quick reactions, like raising the camera in an instant or shooting without a viewfinder. The resulting blur, imbalance, and spontaneity feel true to the district’s energy.
Captured in black and white with the GR III, these images reflect the raw and restless spirit of a neighborhood that constantly moves at its own rhythm. ■
東京を代表する夜の街のひとつである歌舞伎町は、暗くなると地元の人々と海外からの旅行者が入り混じり、鮮やかに動き出す。このシリーズでは、新宿・歌舞伎町の現在の姿を記録しようとした。ネオン、夜の気配、文化のコントラストが、公共の空間の中で重なり合う場所だ。
ほかの街とは違い、歌舞伎町では慎重に構えて撮るという感覚があまり合わない。必要なのは、瞬間的にカメラを上げることや、ファインダーをのぞかずに反応するような速さだった。その結果として生まれるブレ、不均衡、偶然性が、この街のエネルギーに近いものに感じられた。
GR IIIで白黒撮影したこの写真には、独自のリズムで動き続ける街の、荒々しく落ち着かない精神が写っている。■












































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Location: Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
This map shows the approximate area where the photos were taken.
All photos in this article were taken with a RICOH GR III and edited in Lightroom.
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