Nobuyoshi Araki's Tokyo Lucky Hole is a provocative photographic exploration of Tokyo's underground sex clubs and nightlife in the 1980s. Through raw, unflinching images, Araki documents a world of desire, performance, and transgression that existed in the shadows of Japan's economic boom. The collection becomes both historical document and artistic statement, capturing a moment when Tokyo's sexual subcultures thrived in spaces hidden from mainstream society.

WHY WE PICKED IT: Because Araki refuses to look away from desire or pretend that sex work and kink don't exist. This collection reminds us that the most honest photography documents what society prefers to ignore, and that underground cultures deserve to be seen and remembered.

DETAILS: • Photographer: Nobuyoshi Araki • Publisher: Taschen • Format: Hardcover • Publication Date: January 30, 2015 • ISBN: 9783836556385 • Ships direct from distributor in 3–7 business days