the nostalgic red taxis in tokyo were replaced as part of preparations for the 2020 olympic games. this transition aimed to enhance public transport with more accessible and sustainable options.

ew vehicles were introduced to modernize taxi fleets and align them with international standards for inclusivity. but it has also made the iconic red taxis nearly vanish from tokyo’s streets.

today, spotting a classic red taxi in tokyo is a rare occurrence. capturing these vehicles has become a challenge, and i try to get every old taxi car i encounter on camera. but as you might guess - in a hectic city like tokyo you just have a glimpse of a timeframe to photograph one, so a lot of time, i end up with a redish shadow leaving the frame.

still, sometimes i get lucky. here are some of my rare red taxi encounters.

red taxis in tokyo - it’s a hunt nowadays