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  • Geometric sculpture reflects in still water under a pink and orange sunset at Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal.
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    Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal Sunset

    ByRohan Gillett August 30, 2026September 8, 2026

    Harumi Passenger Ship Terminal: sunset photos of Rainbow Bridge & Tokyo Tower taken with HDR & long exposure techniques before it closed.

  • Low-angle view of a twin-propeller plane soaring above Chofu Airport into a clear blue sky.
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    Chofu Airport Plane Spotting

    ByRohan Gillett August 26, 2026September 6, 2026

    Discover Chofu Airport, a hidden gem for Tokyo plane spotting. Photograph Dornier 228s and other prop planes in a relaxed setting. Get tips & see photos here!

  • Illuminated Tokyo Skytree at twilight beside a modern tower with light trails from a passing train in the foreground.
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    Tokyo Skytree: The Oshiage Station Plaza View

    ByRohan Gillett August 21, 2026September 8, 2026

    Discover a lesser-known photo spot for the Tokyo Skytree. The Oshiage Station Bicycle Plaza rooftop offers stunning up-close views & light trail opportunities.

  • Close-up of a red vintage car's round headlight with a blurred blue beetle in the background of a garage.
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    Remembering Odaiba’s History Garage

    ByRohan Gillett August 20, 2026September 8, 2026

    Remembering Odaiba’s History Garage: A look back with photos at the classic car museum in Tokyo that is now permanently closed.

  • Life-sized Edo-period village reconstruction inside the Fukagawa Edo Museum featuring traditional tiled roofs and shops.
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    Fukagawa Edo Museum Guide

    ByRohan Gillett August 19, 2026September 8, 2026

    Love Japanese history? Fukagawa Edo Museum offers an authentic glimpse into 1840s Tokyo village life by a canal. Far from samurai tales!

  • Mount Fuji silhouette against a sunset sky over a glowing cityscape from Yokohama Landmark Tower Sky Garden.
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    Yokohama Sky Garden Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett August 13, 2026September 8, 2026

    Discover breathtaking views from Yokohama Sky Garden. This guide has photographer-friendly tips for capturing panoramas and tripod use rules.

  • Tokyo Tower night photography: a park path with glowing lamps leads to the orange and white landmark under a dark sky.
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    Tokyo Tower at Night from Shiba Park

    ByRohan Gillett August 12, 2026September 8, 2026

    Discover the best Tokyo Tower night photography spot in Shiba Park. Get our long-exposure guide with location details plus ideas for camera settings & gear!

  • Black and white photo of a modernist steel cathedral with sharp vertical lines and sweeping curves under a dramatic sky.
    Urban & Architecture

    Saint Mary’s Cathedral Tokyo

    ByRohan Gillett August 10, 2026September 8, 2026

    Photograph Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Tokyo! Get inspired by B&W photos of this unique architectural structure designed by Kenzo Tange.

  • Warm autumn light illuminates a Common Kingfisher against golden leaves. Perfect for birdwatching in Tokyo.
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    Kingfishers at Zenpukuji Park

    ByRohan Gillett August 1, 2026September 8, 2026

    A guide to birdwatching in Tokyo’s Zenpukuji Park. Find kingfishers and more at this hidden Suginami gem. Free, local, and perfect for wildlife photographers.

  • Maeda House sitting room with purple damask wallpaper, red floral furniture, and a dark wood coffered ceiling.
    Urban & Architecture

    Maeda House

    ByRohan Gillett July 30, 2026September 5, 2026

    Tokyo’s Maeda house in photos. Explore this classic Tudor-style mansion of a Japanese army general that brought some English grandeur to the city.

  • A Skymark Airlines plane descends at Jonanjima Seaside Park against a dramatic, golden sunset sky with dark clouds.
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    Jonanjima Seaside Park

    ByRohan Gillett July 26, 2026September 8, 2026

    Discover the best spots for Haneda plane photography at Jonanjima Seaside Park. Learn about gear, locations, and access.

  • Traditional Japanese farmhouse with a steep thatched roof and white shoji windows against a clear blue sky.
    Urban & Architecture

    Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum

    ByRohan Gillett July 22, 2026September 10, 2026

    A Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum guide. Photography tips, how to get there, opening hours, & what to see at this traditional Japanese house collection.

  • A China Airlines Airbus A321neo featuring a Pokémon livery with Pikachu taxis on a sunlit airport runway.
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    Aviation Photography Practice at Haneda

    ByRohan Gillett July 20, 2026September 10, 2026

    I was working on improving my aviation photography at Haneda Airport. A look at capturing airliners, lighting tips, and top Tokyo spotting locations.

  • Hatoyama Hall, a grand stone mansion with arched windows, sits behind a green garden lawn with stone steps and trees.
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    Hatoyama Hall

    ByRohan Gillett June 26, 2026September 7, 2026

    Discover Tokyo’s Hatoyama Hall (Otowa Palace): a Taisho-era mansion. Explore its history, stained glass, garden & a Prime Minister’s family legacy.

  • Night long-exposure of Hakozaki Junction featuring light trails beneath complex, towering highway overpasses.
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    Photographing Hakozaki Junction

    ByRohan Gillett June 25, 2026August 6, 2026

    Learn how to photograph Tokyo’s ‘Kraken.’ This guide gives the location, gear, and camera settings to capture epic light trails at Hakozaki Junction.

  • People cross a busy street beneath the iconic red neon Kabukicho gate in Shinjuku at night.
    Urban & Architecture

    Shinjuku at Night

    ByRohan Gillett June 22, 2026August 22, 2026

    Capture the neon glow of Shinjuku at night. See Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho through a photographer’s lens. A few memories about the area from over the years.

  • The Hikawa Maru docked in Yokohama harbor, its black hull contrasted against the city skyline under a clear blue sky.
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    Hikawa Maru

    ByRohan Gillett June 21, 2026September 3, 2026

    Board Yokohama’s Hikawa Maru. Uncover its rich history, from a Pacific liner (Charlie Chaplin sailed on it) to a WWII hospital ship. A must-see museum.

  • Night long exposure of Tokyo Skytree with light trails like laser beams streaking through a busy urban intersection.
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    Remembering the Laser Beam View of Tokyo Skytree

    ByRohan Gillett June 19, 2026September 3, 2026

    Remembering the Azumabashi Overpass, a classic spot for photographing Tokyo Skytree. A look back at how the iconic ‘laser beams’ style photo was created.

  • Long exposure light trails streak through a busy Shinjuku intersection below the iconic Sompo Japan building at night.
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    The Sompo Japan Building

    ByRohan Gillett June 16, 2026September 3, 2026

    My ultimate guide to photographing Tokyo’s Sompo Japan Building. Here is the photo spot, camera settings, with processing tips for great light trails.

  • Aerial night view of a dense city with a central glowing highway of traffic under a faint orange sunset horizon.
    Photo Guides

    Tokyo City View

    ByRohan Gillett June 14, 2026August 28, 2026

    Master Tokyo City View photography with tips on gear, reflections, and the best time to visit. Learn why the Sky Deck is closed and how to frame Tokyo Tower.

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