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  • Headstone of Akitsuki Itaru with a cross and Japanese text, adorned with yellow and purple flowers in a cemetery.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Photo Guides

    Zoshigaya Cemetery

    ByRohan Gillett February 27, 2026August 27, 2026

    Visit Zoshigaya Cemetery in Tokyo: a historic site with unique graves of figures like Lafcadio Hearn & Soseki Natsume. A peaceful photo walk.

  • A miko in a white hakui covered with cranes covers half her face with a large fan.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Shrine Maidens Dance at Kameido Tenjin

    ByRohan Gillett February 26, 2026August 25, 2026

    A miko (shrine maiden) Kagura performance at Tokyo’s Kameido Tenjin Shrine changed a photo trip into a cultural experience. Discover the story & see the photos.

  • Close-up of a hawk used in falconry, showcasing its intense yellow eyes and detailed barred plumage.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Hama Rikyu Gardens Falconry

    ByRohan Gillett February 25, 2026September 10, 2026

    Discover traditional falconry at Hama Rikyu Gardens in 2020, a unique Tokyo New Year event. See photos & get tips for visiting this Japanese spectacle.

  • A mikoshi sits under a roof at Hie Shrine.
    Art/Culture | Temples & Shrines

    Sanno Festival 2016

    ByRohan Gillett February 24, 2026August 29, 2026

    Revisit a quieter 2016 Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine. Discover photo opportunities that blend calm rituals with Tokyo’s urban skyscraper contrast.

  • A yellow Pikachu-shaped donut with chocolate ear tips and red candy cheeks in a Pokémon-themed paper holder.
    Art/Culture

    Mister Donut x Pokémon Review

    ByRohan Gillett February 24, 2026September 3, 2026

    Delicious Mister Donut’s Pikachu & Pokémon donuts led to a fun food photography and taste test. See the sugary goodness and read the verdict.

  • The main hall of Yushima Tenjin under a cloudy sky.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Yushima Tenjin Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett February 24, 2026September 6, 2026

    Discover how to photograph Yushima Tenjin, a stunning Japanese Cypress (Hinoki) shrine in Tokyo. Best tips for plum blossoms, architecture, and more!

  • Pikachu-themed yellow Lamborghini Aventador with blue headlights at Tokyo Auto Salon 2017.
    Car Shows

    Tokyo Auto Salon 2017

    ByRohan Gillett February 23, 2026September 2, 2026

    A look back at Tokyo Auto Salon 2017: Photos of wild custom cars, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, and the dedicated models who stole the show.

  • Yellow Nissan GT-R RC drift car sliding on a dark indoor track with a blurred blue racer in the foreground.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Tsukuba RC Arena Guide

    ByRohan Gillett February 22, 2026August 20, 2026

    Tsukuba RC Arena: Yokomo’s world-class RC racing venue. Renovated with amazing tracks & English support. The ultimate RC hobby destination!

  • Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko wave from the balcony of Chowaden Hall.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Emperor Akihito’s 83rd Birthday

    ByRohan Gillett February 22, 2026August 28, 2026

    A rare glimpse: Photographing Emperor Akihito on his birthday at Tokyo’s Imperial Palace in 2016. See the shots & learn about the challenges.

  • A full display case of Hina dolls.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Keio Plaza Hotel Hinamatsuri 2017

    ByRohan Gillett February 22, 2026August 28, 2026

    Discover the Shinjuku Keio Plaza Hotel’s incredible Hinamatsuri 2017 Hina doll display. Thousands of dolls created a kaleidoscope of color – view the photos!

  • The graves of the 47 Ronin.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Photo Guides

    Sengakuji Temple Photo Guide

    ByRohan Gillett February 21, 2026August 27, 2026

    Discover Sengakuji Temple, the resting place of Japan’s 47 Ronin. Uncover a story of loyalty & revenge. This is a guide to important samurai history.

  • A JASDF F15 on the tarmac at the Iruma Air Base Open Day 2019.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    JASDF Iruma Air Base Open Day 2019

    ByRohan Gillett February 21, 2026September 5, 2026

    Relive JASDF Iruma Air Base Open Day 2019. See incredible military jets like the F-4 & F-15 up close, with jaw-dropping flybys. Photos & insights.

  • People on a dashi at the Hachioji Festival.
    Art/Culture

    My First Hachioji Matsuri (2025)

    ByRohan Gillett February 20, 2026September 8, 2026

    Dive into the Hachioji Matsuri! A first-timer’s guide to epic dashi float battles, thundering taiko drums, and huge crowds. It’s a huge Tokyo cultural event.

  • Thomas Baty family graves at Aoyama Cemetery, featuring a large grey stone monument and a Celtic cross under a cloudy sky.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Photo Guides

    Thomas Baty: Aoyama Cemetery’s Transgender Pioneer

    ByRohan Gillett February 20, 2026August 20, 2026

    Uncover the story of Thomas Baty, legal advisor to the Japanese government and transgender pioneer who was branded a traitor and buried in Aoyama Cemetery.

  • Pink plum bonsai with gnarled bark at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2026 against a wooden lattice.
    Winter | Temples & Shrines

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett February 19, 2026August 27, 2026

    I didn’t let the crowds ruin my shoot. Learn my photography tips and read how I survived the train trip to 2026 Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival.

  • A white Oliver Racing Honda Monkey 125 at Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2025
    Car Shows

    Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2025

    ByRohan Gillett February 19, 2026August 27, 2026

    See my top finds from Tokyo Motorcycle Show 2025 in this photo gallery. From Honda’s Streetfighter to a geisha on wheels, these are the bikes you can’t miss.

  • A female cosplayer dressed a maid assassin at a gaming event.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Tokyo Game Show 2016

    ByRohan Gillett February 18, 2026September 2, 2026

    Step back into Tokyo Game Show 2016! Discover the games, tech, dazzling cosplay & electric atmosphere. See photos from the event’s final day.

  • A mikoshi rests on a trestle with people taking photos.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Sanja Matsuri 2017

    ByRohan Gillett February 18, 2026September 8, 2026

    Experience Asakusa’s Sanja Matsuri 2017: It was a sea of color, energy & tradition. Discover golden mikoshi & massive crowds at this iconic Tokyo event.

  • Detail of a polished katana tip with a wavy hamon line at the Japanese Sword Museum.
    Art/Culture

    Japanese Sword Museum Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett February 17, 2026September 9, 2026

    Discover Tokyo’s Japanese Sword Museum, dedicated to the art of the blade. Learn about hours, prices, photography tips, and what to see in our 2026 guide.

  • Front view of a custom purple Mercury with pinstriped flames and a chrome grille at an indoor car show.
    Car Shows

    Yokohama Custom Hot Rod Show 2019: Prep Day

    ByRohan Gillett February 17, 2026September 6, 2026

    Get a behind-the-scenes look at the Mooneyes Yokohama Custom Hot Rod Show 2019 prep day! See photos of custom cars & bikes being set up.

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