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  • 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.

  • Rows of glowing yellow lanterns with black calligraphy at the Mitama Festival at Yasukuni Shrine.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Mitama Festival 2016

    ByRohan Gillett March 22, 2026September 8, 2026

    Step into a sea of light at Yasukuni Shrine 2016. Discover the magic of the Mitama Festival, featuring 30,000 lanterns and powerful mikoshi parades.

  • Shinto priests lead a wedding procession with a red parasol across a stone courtyard at Meiji Jingu.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Wedding Processions at Meiji Shrine

    ByRohan Gillett March 21, 2026September 8, 2026

    Witness stunning traditional Japanese wedding processions at Tokyo’s Meiji Shrine. Learn why lucky Taian days are popular & experience this unique cultural event.

  • Couple in vampire and zombie bride costumes pose on a busy neon-lit city street during a night celebration.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Shibuya Halloween 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 21, 2026September 8, 2026

    Relive the chaos of Shibuya Halloween 2017. View our exclusive photo gallery of Mario Karts, Minions, and undead nurses taking over Shibuya Crossing.

  • The mansion at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens under a blue sky.
    Cemeteries & Tombs

    Josiah Conder: English Architect in Tokyo

    ByRohan Gillett March 20, 2026September 8, 2026

    Discover Josiah Conder, the British architect who is the “father of modern Japanese architecture.” See his designs, teachings, and resting place.

  • A Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane with a silver propeller on display at the Yushukan Museum.
    Art/Culture

    Yushukan Museum

    ByRohan Gillett March 20, 2026September 4, 2026

    Explore Tokyo’s Yushukan Museum at Yasukuni Shrine. Discover rare military exhibits like Zero fighters & tanks. Get photography tips & rules.

  • Muscular women in bikinis poses before a US flag.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    US-Japan Friendship Cup Championships 2024

    ByRohan Gillett March 20, 2026September 8, 2026

    See the results, photos, & learn about guest poser Akim ‘BK BEAST’ Williams from the Yokota Airbase 2024 US-Japan Friendship Cup Championships.

  • Pink and white azaleas in bloom at Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2017, with blurred torii gates in the distance.
    Temples & Shrines | Spring

    Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026September 11, 2026

    I missed the peak blooms at Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2017. Here is my tale of disappointment, photo struggles, & lessons learned for future visits.

  • A paved path leads under a canopy of Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms, flanked by stone graves under a blue sky.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Spring

    Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms 2018

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026September 8, 2026

    Explore a photographic archive of Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms in 2018. Get lighting tips for overcast skies and discover Tokyo’s quietest hanami spot.

  • A massive wooden torii gate frames the traditional main hall of Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine under a brilliant blue sky.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Yasukuni Shrine Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026September 8, 2026

    Explore Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. A complete photographer’s guide to cherry blossoms, the Mitama Festival, Yushukan museum & travel tips for visitors.

  • Two promotional models in blue outfits smile and hold flyers at a colorful anime booth in a convention hall.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    AnimeJapan 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 17, 2026September 7, 2026

    Explore AnimeJapan 2017 cosplay and models at Tokyo Big Sight. Get pro photography tips, ‘Kakomi’ etiquette, and gear insights from a Tokyo photo archive.

  • Dancers in blue and yellow feathered costumes parade past crowds at the Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Asakusa Samba Carnival 2024

    ByRohan Gillett March 17, 2026September 7, 2026

    Discover the 2024 Asakusa Samba Carnival’s sizzling energy! See parade photos, get tips for attending, and find out why this is a hot Tokyo event.

  • Giant King Kong statue sits above a yellow building with a FamilyMart on a sunny, urban street in Japan.
    Art/Culture | Photo Guides

    Tokyo’s King Kong Statue

    ByRohan Gillett March 17, 2026September 7, 2026

    Looking for fun Tokyo photo spots? Find King Kong in Sangenjaya, 5 min from the station! This quirky statue above a Family Mart is a must-see.

  • Two-story wooden Tahoto pagoda with an ornate metal spire under a clear blue sky at Gokokuji Temple.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Seasons

    Gokokuji Temple Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 17, 2026September 7, 2026

    Discover Gokokuji Temple in Bunkyo, Tokyo: A historic sanctuary featuring Edo-era architecture, azaleas, and a garden cemetery. A top photo spot.

  • Sleek 1962 Pontiac Grand Blue at the 28th Yokohama Custom Hot Rod Show, showcasing custom two-tone paint and chrome rims.
    Car Shows

    28th Yokohama Custom Hot Rod Show

    ByRohan Gillett March 16, 2026September 7, 2026

    Relive the 2019 Yokohama Custom Hot Rod Show! Discover incredible custom cars, Akira-style bikes, and the electric atmosphere at Pacifico Yokohama. A petrolhead’s dream.

  • Nezu Shrine's torii gates form a tunnel over a stone path, with dappled sunlight filtering through lush green trees.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Nezu Shrine Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 16, 2026September 11, 2026

    Explore Nezu Shrine in Tokyo. A photographer’s guide to the famed Azalea Festival, vermilion torii gates, and authentic Edo architecture.

  • A boy in white swings a cricket bat from a kneeling stance as a teammate in blue prepares to field.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Japan Cricket Blast

    ByRohan Gillett March 15, 2026September 6, 2026

    Akishima Mayor’s Cup 2020 photo archive, a junior cricket tournament in Tokyo. Discover the Japan Cricket Blast series & multicultural youth sports in action.

  • Dancers in checkered yukata perform on a lantern-lit stage at a Japanese Bon Odori festival as the crowd joins in.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Asakusa Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2027

    ByRohan Gillett March 15, 2026September 6, 2026

    A guide to Kaminarimon Bon Odori in Asakusa! Get tips for 2026, see photos of the traditional dance, & learn how to shoot this memorable Tokyo cultural event.

  • Old water pump and Tokugawa Yoshinobu’s stone cairn tomb at Yanaka Cemetery in Tokyo, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Cemeteries & Tombs

    Yanaka Cemetery Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 14, 2026September 6, 2026

    Discover Tokyo’s historic Yanaka Cemetery, the resting place of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun. Explore notable graves and photo spots.

  • Stone fox statues wearing red bibs at Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin shrine.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin

    ByRohan Gillett March 14, 2026September 6, 2026

    Discover Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin, a temple famous for its thousand fox statues! A unique and fun photo spot in Akasaka, Tokyo. See the fox guardians.

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