Former Sex Worker Documents Tokyo's Red Light District, Adult Industry in Photos

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By James Lin/Bryn Thomas

Former sex worker-turned-photographer Beniko uses her striking images to shed light on the hidden history of Japan’s red-light districts, particularly Tokyo’s Yoshiwara district. Once famous for its courtesans, the area now tells a different story, which Beniko captures to preserve the untold struggles and personal histories of those who lived and worked there.