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  • Yellow chrysanthemums in a wooden planter at the Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019, with blurred visitors.
    Autumn | Gardens & Parks

    Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019

    ByRohan Gillett April 28, 2026August 26, 2026

    See photos of the Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019. A look at rare bonsai flowers and autumn blooms in central Tokyo.

  • Selective focus on red azalea blossoms with the traditional roof of Nezu Shrine blurred in the background.
    Temples & Shrines | Gardens & Parks

    Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2022

    ByRohan Gillett April 27, 2026September 11, 2026

    Planning a trip to the Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival? See how I turned a disappointing visit into perfect photos with 2 simple photography tips in 2022.

  • Winter | Gardens & Parks

    Improving Flower Photos on a Cloudy Day

    ByRohan Gillett April 27, 2026September 11, 2026

    Cloudy day flowers at Hanegi Park? Don’t despair! Discover the flash photography secrets that made my 2024 plum blossom photos pop with life and color.

  • Visitors walk through a hillside of rounded, blooming pink and purple azaleas below a modern building.
    Gardens & Parks | Temples & Shrines

    Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett April 22, 2026September 11, 2026

    Thinking of visiting the Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2026 in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward? With fees rising to ¥1000, here is a look at the flowers & if it is worth it.

  • 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, 2026September 11, 2026

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

  • Dewdrops on a pink-tipped cream rose at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Autumn Rose Festival 2021.
    Gardens & Parks | Spring

    Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Autumn Rose Festival 2021

    ByRohan Gillett April 20, 2026September 11, 2026

    Photographing the Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Autumn Rose Festival 2021! Discover beautiful roses in Tokyo, on an overcast day, with surprisingly few crowds.

  • A massive cherry blossom tree at Shinjuku Gyoen in full bloom with pale pink flowers against a clear blue sky.
    Gardens & Parks | Spring

    Shinjuku Gyoen 2018 Cherry Blossoms

    ByRohan Gillett April 15, 2026September 10, 2026

    See the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms 2018. Captured with a Fujifilm X-T2 to document the magic of this spring spectacle.

  • Close-up of a yellow chrysanthemum with a domed center at the 2018 Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums exhibition.
    Gardens & Parks | Autumn

    Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2018

    ByRohan Gillett April 14, 2026September 10, 2026

    A look at Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2018. Learn how to capture images, even with crowds, and discover the imperial flowers.

  • Close-up of a red spider lily at Nogwa Park, its spindly petals sharp against a soft field of blurred green and red.
    Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Nogawa Park Photo Guide

    ByRohan Gillett April 13, 2026September 10, 2026

    Nogawa Park, Tokyo: A seasonal delight for flower photographers. Capture spider lilies, cherry blossoms & autumn colors. Learn when to visit!

  • A calm pond at Koishikawa Korakuen with green tree reflections, a white bridge with people, and small rocky islands.
    Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens

    ByRohan Gillett April 12, 2026September 10, 2026

    Tokyo’s Koishikawa Korakuen offers amazing photography opportunities with its historic bridges, serene pond, & seasonal beauty. Learn more here.

  • Gardens & Parks | Winter

    Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2023

    ByRohan Gillett April 6, 2026August 25, 2026

    Experience the arrival of spring with Hanegi Park’s plum blossoms (2023). Explore this Tokyo favorite for its sea of flowers & get photography insights.

  • Close-up of white Hanegi Park plum blossoms on dark branches against a clear, deep blue sky.
    Gardens & Parks | Winter

    Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2017

    ByRohan Gillett April 3, 2026September 6, 2026

    Great blooms, blue skies, and a rare glimpse of Mt. Fuji thanks to a revisit of the Hanegi Park plum blossoms 2017. A photo journey into Tokyo’s ume season.

  • A stone lantern is nestled among blooming red azaleas and lush greenery in Rikugien Gardens.
    Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Rikugien Gardens Photo Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 31, 2026September 10, 2026

    Discover Rikugien Gardens, a top Tokyo photo spot. Plan your visit to shoot historic beauty and autumn lights in a park created in Japan’s Edo period.

  • Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Yoyogi Park Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 28, 2026September 7, 2026

    Yoyogi Park: Tokyo’s living canvas for photographers. From spring cherry blossoms to autumn leaves & people, find photo tips & inspiration here.

  • White blossoms on dark branches reach into a clear, bright blue sky.
    Gardens & Parks | Spring

    My 2026 Kinuta Park Cherry Blossoms Season Started Today

    ByRohan Gillett March 24, 2026September 9, 2026

    Discover the Kinuta Park cherry blossoms in Setagaya, a relatively unknown location in Tokyo. This is my account of photographing the early 2026 sakura season.

  • A blurred Tokyo Tower stands behind branches with white plum blossoms.
    Gardens & Parks | Winter

    Plum Blossoms at Shiba Park 2020

    ByRohan Gillett March 22, 2026September 8, 2026

    A look back at photographing plum blossoms in Shiba Park six years ago. A nostalgic photo diary from 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T2.

  • Grand stone mansion at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens with blooming rose beds and visitors on a bright, sunny day.
    Tokyo Seasons | Gardens & Parks

    Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 13, 2026September 5, 2026

    Discover Tokyo’s Kyu-Furukawa Gardens: A “Little Piece of England” with roses, a Josiah Conder mansion, and a Japanese garden. Photo heaven.

  • Spring | Gardens & Parks

    Inokashira Park Cherry Blossoms 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 3, 2026September 1, 2026

    The Inokashira Park cherry blossoms at their peak! Explore photos from a 2017 spring day in Tokyo, capturing perfect light & full bloom by the pond.

  • The Hibiya library building.
    Photo Guides | Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Hibiya Park Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 2, 2026September 8, 2026

    Photograph beautiful flowers & unique “towers and flowers” views at Hibiya Park, Tokyo. A serene escape with great photo spots.

  • Swan and row boats on Inokashira Park pond with cherry blossoms in full bloom.
    Photo Guides | Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Inokashira Park Photo Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 1, 2026September 5, 2026

    Inokashira Park: Your Tokyo photo escape! Discover beautiful flowers, wildlife, ponds & Benzaiten Temple. Perfect for birding, nature, culture & photography.

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