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  • Visitors photograph large, rounded mounds of pink and magenta azaleas in full bloom throughout a crowded garden.
    Gardens & Parks | Temples & Shrines

    Nezu Shrine Azaleas 2018

    ByRohan Gillett April 21, 2026July 28, 2026

    Explore Nezu Shrine Azaleas 2018. Discover a photographer’s successful visit to this top Tokyo flower spot, with notes on gear & conditions.

  • A traditional white tower rises above a massive stone wall and manicured pines on an Imperial Palace Tour.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Imperial Palace Tour

    ByRohan Gillett April 19, 2026August 29, 2026

    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.

  • Stone torii gate and lanterns framed by cherry blossoms in a cemetery, with modern city skyscrapers in the distance.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Spring

    Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms 2022

    ByRohan Gillett April 19, 2026August 18, 2026

    Capture Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms! This Tokyo photo guide reveals the iconic ‘Cherry Blossom Road’ & tips for your best sakura shots.

  • Large Gundam Aerial statue in white, blue, and red with a shield and beam rifle on display at an exhibition booth.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    All Japan Model & Hobby Show 2022

    ByRohan Gillett April 18, 2026September 1, 2026

    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.

  • Close-up of a round purple hydrangea bloom with a shallow depth of field and soft, natural lighting.
    Temples & Shrines | Summer

    Myohoji Hydrangeas 2017

    ByRohan Gillett April 17, 2026September 10, 2026

    Photographing late-season hydrangeas (ajisai) at Myōhōji Temple, Suginami, Tokyo. A 2017 look at the gardens, featuring photography tips & technical thoughts.

  • Close-up of a Daigyoretsu heron dancer in a tall white conical hat, long white hair, and traditional makeup.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Daigyoretsu Opens the Sanja Matsuri

    ByRohan Gillett April 16, 2026September 10, 2026

    Explore Tokyo’s Sanja Festival: A 1st-hand look at the 2018 Daigyoretsu parade in Asakusa. See geishas, heron dancers & learn about this event.

  • White plum blossoms bloom in front of the traditional roof and gold accents of Yushima Tenjin shrine.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossoms 2018

    ByRohan Gillett April 10, 2026September 10, 2026

    A photo gallery of the 2018 Yushima Tenjin plum blossoms. See beautiful images of the flowers (Ume) at this famous Tokyo shrine during the annual festival.

  • Close-up of a green sign for Natsume Soseki, "a scholar of literature," with the number 39 in a circle.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Art/Culture

    Soseki Natsume’s Grave

    ByRohan Gillett April 10, 2026September 4, 2026

    Discover Soseki Natsume’s unusual armchair tombstone in Tokyo’s Zoshigaya Cemetery. Explore his legacy & a strange personal story at his grave.

  • Spider-Man comic-wrapped Daihatsu van and matching statue at Tokyo Auto Salon 2020.
    Car Shows | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Tokyo Auto Salon 2020

    ByRohan Gillett April 9, 2026September 2, 2026

    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.

  • Large red LOVE sculpture centered in a city plaza, framed by leafy trees and tall modern buildings.
    Art/Culture | Photo Guides

    Love in Shinjuku: A Guide to a Romantic Landmark

    ByRohan Gillett April 6, 2026September 3, 2026

    Capture Shinjuku’s LOVE sculpture! Get photography tips for this Tokyo landmark, learn a romantic urban legend, and make it your next photo spot.

  • Low-angle shot of cherry blossom trees forming a canopy over a quiet road scattered with white petals.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Photographing Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom During the Pandemic

    ByRohan Gillett April 5, 2026September 10, 2026

    Planning to photograph Tokyo’s cherry blossoms? Discover why Aoyama Cemetery offered a peaceful, crowd-free escape for my 2020 Fujifilm X-T2 photo session.

  • Crowds in traditional dress carry a golden mikoshi toward the Tokyo Skytree during the Sanja Matsuri.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Sanja Festival: A Photography Guide for 2027

    ByRohan Gillett April 1, 2026September 9, 2026

    Photograph Tokyo’s Sanja Festival! Discover key events, best photo spots, and essential tips to capture the mikoshi & unique culture.

  • Cheering child on a man's shoulders in front of a golden phoenix shrine at a crowded Japanese festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Sanja Matsuri 2018

    ByRohan Gillett March 27, 2026September 9, 2026

    Relive the 2018 Sanja Matsuri! Discover insights from a Saturday visit, see mikoshi parades, and get a feel for one of Tokyo’s biggest festivals.

  • A Japanese woodblock print of Mount Fuji with a dark slope and snowy peak against a blue sky with stylized white clouds.
    Art/Culture

    Sumida Hokusai Museum

    ByRohan Gillett March 27, 2026September 9, 2026

    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.

  • Participants in white heron headpieces and traditional robes walk in a daigyoretsu procession through city streets.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Sanja Matsuri Daigyoretsu: A Photographer’s Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 26, 2026September 9, 2026

    Photograph Tokyo’s spectacular Daigyoretsu Parade! Get tips for Asakusa, best photo spots like Kaminarimon, & capture Sanja Festival moments.

  • Capcom booth model in a blue and black outfit at Tokyo Game Show 2017 with a Resident Evil poster behind her.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Tokyo Game Show 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 25, 2026September 2, 2026

    Tokyo Game Show 2017: An event recap! Discover models, photography rules, VR gaming, & the excitement from Makuhari Messe.

  • Red and yellow rose at Kyu-Furukawa Spring Rose Festival with a small insect, blurred dark mansion in background.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Spring Rose Festival 2020 at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens

    ByRohan Gillett March 25, 2026September 9, 2026

    Revisit the Spring Rose Festival 2020 at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens. See the beautiful roses that brought joy to Tokyo during a challenging year.

  • Tokyo Events & Activities

    55th Yumi Katsura Grand Collection

    ByRohan Gillett March 24, 2026September 8, 2026

    A tribute 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.

  • Front view of Myohoji Temple with detailed wood carvings and white lanterns under a bright blue sky.
    Temples & Shrines

    Myohoji Temple

    ByRohan Gillett March 23, 2026September 8, 2026

    Discover Myohoji in Suginami, Tokyo. Famous for ‘yakuyoke’ (warding off evil), this temple features stunning architecture, a unique iron gate by Josiah Conder, and a beautiful hydrangea garden.

  • A person in a courtyard stands before Zojoji Temple and Tokyo at sunset on a partially cloudy day.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Zojoji Temple Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 23, 2026September 8, 2026

    Visit Zojoji Temple: A beautiful & historic Tokyo landmark near Tokyo Tower. Explore its grounds, Tokugawa history, & capture stunning photographs.

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