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  • A red vintage Alfa Romeo passes through the Coppa di Tokyo banner as spectators watch on a city street.
    Car Shows | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Coppa di Tokyo 2024: Classic Car Photography

    ByRohan Gillett May 8, 2026September 1, 2026

    Love classic cars? Explore Coppa di Tokyo 2024! Get a glimpse of this rally in Shiodome, featuring Porsches, Ferraris, Alfas & more. Photos here.

  • Hyottoko and Okame performers in traditional dress dance on a carved wooden float during the Kurayami Festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    The Kurayami Festival

    ByRohan Gillett May 5, 2026September 3, 2026

    Experience the Kurayami Matsuri at Okunitama Shrine. Learn about the Hyottoko dancers, the Shishimai lion dance, and tips for low-light festival photography.

  • Dancers in pink and white kimonos and tall straw hats perform at the Koenji Awa Odori 2024 festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Koenji Awa Odori 2024 Recap

    ByRohan Gillett May 3, 2026July 28, 2026

    Experience Koenji Awa Odori 2024, Tokyo’s largest family-friendly dance festival! See its enormous scale & why it’s a must-see in this guide.

  • Red and black camouflaged Honda Civic Type R Prototype on display at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022.
    Car Shows

    Tokyo Auto Salon 2022

    ByRohan Gillett April 30, 2026August 15, 2026

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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 11, 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 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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