Pawel Jaszczuk

Pawel Jaszczuk is a Polish photographer based in Tokyo, Japan. For his series, Behind Tokyo’s Door, Pawel documented the going ons and romps in underground fetish parties in Tokyo. His other series, Shibari (rope bondage), is also worth a look. [Warning: NSFW!]

Pawel managed to secure access to his subjects through hard work and perseverance; despite being in a closed society that does not welcome gaijin/foreigners. He started this body of work in 2006, by talking to people and making connections at the seediest places.

See other works in his online portfolio here.

Photo: Japan / Tokyo / A transvestite is posing for a picture at the undergraund fetish party "Tokyo Decadence" at Stylish club in Roppongi. Tokyo sexual underground having been in business for many years and become a prominent feature of the Japanese culture. It is gaining popularity. More people exploring the possibilities of underground fetish parties, more are becoming less shy to talk about it.

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