Tokyo Kirara

Tokyo Kirara (東京キララ社) is a Tokyo-based independent publisher of photography books, avant-garde art, and cultural anthologies. Available at Lokator100, an independent bookstore in Germany.

  • Specialises in Japanese subcultures, retro art, and experimental visual works
  • Publishes photography, erotic art, punk and hardcore music culture
  • Works produced in close collaboration with individual artists
  • Some titles issued in bilingual editions
  • Tracked dispatch from Germany

Tokyo Kirara — Japanese Photobooks & Artist Publications

Tokyo Kirara (東京キララ社) is a Tokyo-based independent publisher with a focused output spanning photography books, avant-garde art, and cultural anthologies rooted in Japanese subcultures. Their catalogue addresses areas that mainstream art publishing rarely touches — punk and hardcore music culture, erotic art, retro visual forms, and experimental image-making. Publications are often produced in close collaboration with individual artists, and some titles appear in bilingual editions.

Lokator100 carries titles from Tokyo Kirara as part of a carefully selected catalogue built on long-term attention rather than market cycles. The material is suited to readers and collectors with a sustained interest in contemporary Japanese photography and artist publications operating outside commercial frameworks. For related work from other publishers and photographers, see the broader Photobooks collection at Lokator100.

FAQ

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All items shown in this collection are in stock unless marked otherwise. Availability changes as items sell out.

Do you provide condition notes?

Yes. Product pages include clear condition notes where relevant. Visible defects are stated and, when applicable, documented in photos.

How do you pack books?

Packaging is designed to reduce transit risk. Corners and surfaces are protected with rigid support and cushioning. Heavier or collectible items receive additional protection.

Do you ship internationally?

Orders ship from Germany with tracking. International shipping is available for selected destinations. See the Shipping Policy for availability and details.

When will my order ship?

Orders are typically dispatched on the next business day. During peak periods, dispatch may take longer.

Will I receive a tracking number?

Yes. Tracking is provided for all services. The tracking number is shared once the parcel is handed over to the carrier.

Returns and refunds

Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery. Please contact us before sending anything back. Refunds are issued to the original payment method after the return is received and checked. See the Refund Policy.