Mitama Festival 2025
A photographer’s experience at Mitama Festival 2025. Learn how to capture stunning shots of the mikoshi and 30,000 lanterns at night. Pro tips & FAQ inside!
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Japan U-19 National Cricket Academy Trials 2021
Exclusive photos from the Japan U-19 National Academy Squad 2021 trials. See future cricket stars in action and get insights into sports photography.
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Supercars at Ginkgo Avenue
Capturing supercars at Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue. See why yellow ginkgo trees provided the perfect background for autumn photography.
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Tokyo Rainbow Bridge: 2020 Pandemic Lighting
See rare photos of the 2020 Tokyo Rainbow Bridge alert colors. Learn about the blue and red lighting and the best Odaiba photography spots.
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Tokyo Imperial Palace Winter Illumination Photos
See the Tokyo Imperial Palace winter illumination through my lens. Here are the gates and keeps on one early evening and why you need a tripod for this shoot.
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Zojoji Tanabata Festival 2022
Zojoji Tanabata Festival 2022 photos! See 3700 candles light up the temple like the Milky Way, with Tokyo Tower. A stunning Star Festival sight.
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2026 Keyakizaka Christmas
Capturing the Keyakizaka Christmas Lights in 2026? Use this guide to find the 3 photo spots for Tokyo Tower views. Updated with 2026 dates and crowd tips.
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Inui Street Autumn Walk 2026
Inui Street: Your golden ticket to Autumn Walk 2026 at the Imperial Palace. See fall colors, Fujimi Keep, and learn about this unique event.
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Koenji Awa Odori 2025
Photographing Koenji Awa Odori 2025 from a new perspective. See how switching from Konan Street to the shotengai arcade creates intimate, high energy dance shots.
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Inside Tokyo Auto Salon 2020
Explore a photography archive from Tokyo Auto Salon 2020. See unpublished photos of custom Japanese cars, tuning trends, and automotive designs.
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Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019
Photos of the 2019 Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition. Technical tips for ogiku displays, camera settings, and Tokyo viewing locations.
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Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival Photography
Photographing the 2021 Yushima Tenjin chrysanthemum festival with Fujifilm gear. Explore kengai and ozkuri displays at this Tokyo shrine in autumn.
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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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Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossoms 2023
Capture Yoyogi Park cherry blossoms 2023 with the Fujifilm 10-24mm lens. Learn about the weekday crowds, hanami culture, and shooting in unpredictable Tokyo weather.
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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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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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Sanja Festival 2025 with the Canon R5
Sanja Matsuri 2025: Photos & Canon EOS R5 performance review. Discover why this camera still shines for festival photography in Asakusa, Tokyo.
