I spent a month on photography work in Tokyo and had an unforgettable time exploring the unique culture and chaotic streets of the city in my spare time. While Tokyo has the skyscrapers, lights, and millions of people running around everywhere, just like it’s famous for, one of my favorite parts was the different neighborhoods it has too, each with its own vibe and character. Also, when it comes to people watching, it doesn’t get any better than here.

Tokyo is definitely a city I could live in and spend my days photographing its endless streets of life and lights. A month gave me some time to explore, but with so much to see and experience, I’d love to spend much more time in Tokyo in the future. Here’s 33 Street Photography photos I took in my spare time during my busy month in Tokyo.

Tokyo Streets

Tokyo in the Morning

1. Saying Hello to a New Day in Shibuya

2. A Morning Bike Ride

3. Don’t Be Late to Work

4. Almost There

5. Not Everyone is Excited to Get to Work

Smoke Breaks

6. A Designated Smoking Area in Shibuya

7. Smoking in Shinjuku’s Red Light District



8. Smoking in the Arcade

9. Smoking in Color

10. Smoking in the Bar

11. I Bet You Didn’t Know Pikachu Smokes Too

12. Smoking in Tokyo Style

13. Ice Cream Break

14. Beef Bowl Break

15. A Break From the Rain

16. A Break From the Day



17. A Girl in Shinjuku

18. A Baby in Shibuya

19. Another Baby in Shibuya

20. A Beautiful Stranger in Shimokitazawa

21. A Biking Chef in Asakusa

22. A Fish Seller in the Tsukiji Fish Market

Down to the Tokyo Metro

23. A Colorful Metro Silhouette

24. Waiting with Women

25. Flowered Hat at the Metro

26. Waiting for the Train

27. The Tokyo Grind

28. Getting off at Shinjuku Station

Dinner Time in Tokyo

29. Looking for Food After a Long Day at Work

30. Looks Good Here

31. Going Inside to Eat

32. An After Dinner Smoke

33. Good Night Tokyo

Black & White Bonus:

Texting in the Shadow

Three Umbrellas



Be sure to also check out my Street Photography Guide to Tokyo, Japan

Hopefully some of these photos make you add Tokyo to your list. Tokyo is one of the most lively cities in the world with plenty to see around every corner. The unique culture and endless people watching is great for Street Photography, and for travel too of course. No matter how long you spend here, there’s always more to see.

Let me know your favorite photos below!