step into the gritty charm of Koenji, the birthplace of tokyo’s punk rock ethos where we capture the raw + unfiltered side of japan.

Grungy black text on white background that reads "Tokyo Shitter Punks" with a distressed, splattered paint style.
Abstract graphic of a stylized person with red circular eyes, a red curved line for a mouth, and a large red semi-circle representing the body. 
PRIVATE OR GROUP (UP TO 6 PEOPLE)
A red map pin icon representing a location marker. 
KOENJI
Icon of a red and black camera with a white lens in the center 
Beginner to Advanced
Clock with black face, red border, and white hands showing 3 o'clock. 
2 hours or 3 hours available
Symbol combining a sun and moon with a percentage sign, indicating climate or weather conditions. 
NIGHT TIME
​2 HOURS private = ¥24,000 / 2 people or more = ¥20,000 per person
3 HOURS private =  ¥30,000 / 2 people or more = ¥26,000 per
Red circle with a white background and a red dollar sign in the center.

Koenji, the cool capital of punk in Japan, has a strong history of sub-culture and activism and a walk around the neighborhood will leave you with the impression that there is nowhere else quite like it in the country. With its abundance of vintage shops, graffiti-covered alleys, livehouse backstreets and hidden corners, it’s a neighborhood pulsing with rebellion and creativity that can seem quite removed from the hustle attitude which is at the core of most of Tokyo.

This tour captures the raw, unfiltered spirit of a neighborhood where art, attitude and underground energy collide - perfect for bold street photography and anyone drawn to Tokyo’s wilder side.

WORKSHOP INSTRUCTORS
A smiling man with glasses and a tattoo on his left arm, wearing a black T-shirt with a graphic of a sushi bowl and the text 'L'ESCENDENT'S' and 'HELLO GOES TO JAPAN 2023,' standing against a textured wall. 
Rico
A man holding a camera in an outdoor market or street setting, wearing a black t-shirt and gray shorts, with a backpack, with blurred buildings and people in the background. 
FABIAN
A man with gray hair sitting at a table in a restaurant, seen through glass with red and blue reflections, with plates, a glass of water, and a bottle on the table.
Red paper lanterns with Asian characters hanging at night, illuminated in a dark setting.
Nighttime city scene with the facades of two tall buildings, one with weathered dark gray exterior and small open windows with orange interior lighting, and the other with an orange facade and illuminated windows.
A woman standing inside a small, cluttered kitchen viewed through a glass door, with various hanging items and shelves behind her.
Young man sitting in a row of chairs inside a small, colorful restaurant, engaging in conversation with others while a woman wearing a face mask and cap sits behind him near shelves with bottles and food items.
Two people wearing white shirts sitting on chairs and facing each other, seen through a foggy glass panel.
A man eating ramen in a restaurant kitchen, viewed through a doorway.
Interior of a small Japanese restaurant with customers seated at a counter, seen from a doorway, with warm lighting, wooden decor, and various posters and pictures on the walls.
A small, cozy ramen shop seen from outside at night, with a man sitting inside at the counter, working or eating.
A person holding a microphone close to their mouth and singing passionately, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, with a drum set in the background.
Black and white photo of a retro-style artwork of a telephone hanging on a wall at KATA.BAR, with framed pictures and posters surrounding it, and some pipes visible.
Black-and-white photo of a wall decorated with framed pictures, a vintage record player, and a pineapple-shaped object, with pipes running along the wall.
A cylindrical pole covered in various stickers and graffiti in black and white.
A yellow gumball machine filled with multicolored gumballs in front of a building entrance with posters and pipes.
Neon sign depicting a red apple with a bite taken out of it, surrounded by red and yellow neon lines, with part of the word 'Apple' visible.
A yellow claw machine with toy balls inside, illuminated in a dark environment, with a pink note featuring Japanese writing and a drawing of a cat's face.
Narrow alleyway in Japan lined with small restaurants, illuminated lanterns, bicycles, and stacked crates and signs with Japanese characters.
Graffiti artwork on a metal fence with various tags and drawings, including a cartoon face, hearts, and words, against a black wall with pipes.
A damaged, graffiti-covered park bench with a backrest and armrests, situated on a sidewalk in an urban setting.
A small dog sitting in a suitcase on a busy street, surrounded by people, including an elderly man and a woman, at night. The dog is looking at the camera, with a street sign and shops visible in the background.
A person wearing a face mask and a straw hat riding a bicycle past a wall covered in stickers, with a black wall on the right featuring a large white graffiti symbol and a table with empty cans and cups.
Street art mural on the side of a building featuring abstract shapes and a hawk's head in a natural habitat setting.
Black and white photo of an urban building exterior with air conditioning units, wires, a balcony railing, a pair of sneakers hanging from a wire, and graffiti on the wall.
A metal city utility box featuring a black and white artwork of a hand holding a clock that resembles a fish, with various city streets and buildings in the background.
Pink electric guitar with black and blue spots, mounted on a gray wall next to a red brick wall. The guitar has a handwritten message: "@quasmado.remaked&used 3F".

Book a workshop.

Choose between a 2 hour or 3 hour workshop below. Please note that you will be taken to an external site for booking (denizdemir.photos) and will receive a confirmation email with further instructions once purchased.

Looking forward to shooting with you on the streets of Tokyo soon and thank you.