Nobuyoshi Araki - Tokyo Monogatari - 1989

A highly regarded photo book by Nobuyoshi Araki, one of Japan’s most renowned and provocative photographers.
Tokyo Monogatari (Tokyo Story) was published by Heibonsha in 1989 and serves as a visual homage to Yasujiro Ozu’s classic film of the same title.

This book beautifully weaves together Tokyo's urban landscapes with intimate portraits of Araki’s late wife, Yoko Araki, creating a narrative that blends personal memory, city life, and emotional depth. It is considered one of Araki's most poetic and reflective works, marking a significant point in his artistic journey.

Due to its historical and emotional value, this book is now rare and sought after by collectors of Japanese photography and modern art.

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