Ayumi Nabe’s ‘Hotel Mejiro Emperor’ is a photobook exploring Japanese love hotels, functioning as both a classic collection of images and an encyclopedic guide. The book delves into the extravagant and kitschy designs of these establishments, offering a glimpse into rooms that are central to Japanese culture and sexuality, and often less accessible to Westerners. This anthology specifically features hotels designed during the Showa era, spanning from the 1960s to the 1980s, chosen from the photographer's visits to over 350 locations.

• Focuses on love hotels designed during the Showa era (1960s-1980s).
• Features images from over 350 visited love hotels.
• Explores extravagant, kitschy, and secretive hotel rooms.
• Provides insight into Japanese culture and sexuality.

Brand

Books

Colors

purple/blue/brown

Listed

January 21, 2026

Size Run

Adult

Category

Media/Books