Miyazaki Ghibli Clock
Photograph the Miyazaki Ghibli Clock in Tokyo. Get performance times and lighting tips for this steampunk landmark in Shinbashi.
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Miyamasumitake Shrine
Discover Miyamasumitake Shrine, a Shibuya gem guarded by rare Japanese wolf statues. Find this oasis nestled between skyscrapers and uncover its unique story.
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Iruma Air Show 2024
A practical review of the Canon EOS R5 in the field. Observations on autofocus performance and handling during the JASDF Iruma Air Show 2024.
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Iron as Art
At Yokota Base’s US-Japan Friendship Cup 2025 bodybuilding competition, athletes were artists. See how the results of masters sculpting their bodies with the art of iron.
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Autumn Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Trees and Supercars
Experience the autumn magic of Jingu Gaien’s Ginkgo Avenue! See the crowds, supercars, and golden leaves. Get tips for your next Tokyo visit.
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Tokyo’s Mystery Deepens: A Review
Can a bug on a train explain the Japanese psyche? Read my review of Michael Pronko’s ‘Tokyo’s Mystery Deepens’, a collection of essays for expats & travelers.
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Kaminarimon: Sanja Festival 2026
A photographer’s account of Sanja Matsuri 2026 at Kaminarimon. Learn about GPS tracking for mikoshi, neighborhood shrines, & changes to the festival.
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Japanese Women’s Cricket under Cherry Blossoms
A sports photographer’s dream: the Japanese women’s cricket squad national trials in 2021 with a Fujifilm X-T3 & 100-400mm. Cricket under cherry blossoms.
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Mitama Festival 2017
Step into the glow of 30,000 lanterns at Yasukuni Shrine’s Mitama Festival 2017. A firsthand, showing Mikoshi parades & night photography tips.
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Coppa di Tokyo 2024: Classic Car Photography
Love classic cars? Explore Coppa di Tokyo 2024! Get a glimpse of this rally in Shiodome, featuring Porsches, Ferraris, Alfas & more. Photos here.
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2022
A curated look at the standout machines from Tokyo Auto Salon 2022. From the Ferrari Monza SP2 to the Civic Type R. Here are my pics.
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Imperial Palace Tour
Is the free Imperial Palace tour good for photographers? Here’s my guide with photo tips, gear advice, & the best spots. Find out if it’s worth your time.
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All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022
First impressions of the All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022. See highlights including Tamiya, Bandai Gundam, RC cars, and replica guns at this Tokyo event.
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Soseki Natsume’s Grave
Discover Soseki Natsume’s unusual armchair tombstone in Tokyo’s Zoshigaya Cemetery. Explore his legacy & a strange personal story at his grave.
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Tokyo Auto Salon 2020
Tokyo Auto Salon 2020: A photographer’s gallery of incredible custom cars, top-tier models, and the energy of Japan’s premier auto event. Here are my shots.
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Love in Shinjuku: A Guide to a Romantic Landmark
Capture Shinjuku’s LOVE sculpture! Get photography tips for this Tokyo landmark, learn a romantic urban legend, and make it your next photo spot.
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Sumida Hokusai Museum
Sumida Hokusai Museum: Explore Hokusai’s ukiyo-e genius at Tokyo’s stunning Sumida Hokusai Museum. My guide covers from the ‘The Great Wave’ to visitor tips.
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Sanja Matsuri Daigyoretsu: A Photographer’s Guide
Photograph Tokyo’s spectacular Daigyoretsu Parade! Get tips for Asakusa, best photo spots like Kaminarimon, & capture Sanja Festival moments.
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Tokyo Game Show 2017
Tokyo Game Show 2017: An event recap! Discover models, photography rules, VR gaming, & the excitement from Makuhari Messe.
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55th Yumi Katsura Grand Collection
A tribute to an iconic Japanese fashion designer. A look back at the 55th Yumi Katsura Grand Collection at Hotel Okura through the eyes of an amateur photographer.
