Canon RF 24-105mm at Koenji Awa Odori
Is the Canon RF 24-105mm F4 L fast enough for festivals? See how this versatile lens performed at the 2026 Koenji Awa Odori. A real-world review for Tokyo photographers.
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Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Exhibit 2018
Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Exhibit 2018: A look at a Tokyo flower festival. See photos captured with Fujifilm gear & discover a great photo spot.
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Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens
See Kyu Shiba Rikyu Gardens, an Edo-period oasis in Tokyo’s heart. Take photos of cherry blossoms, Tokyo Tower, and skyscrapers reflecting in the strolling pond!
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Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2024
Explore Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2024 through street photography. See giant papier-mâché figures and traditional Tokyo food stalls.
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Shinjuku Gyoen 2022 Chrysanthemum Festival
Chrysanthemum photography at Shinjuku Gyoen in 2022. See the Ozukuri domes, Ogiku, and Kengai flowers that park is famous for.
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Nakano-Dori Cherry Blossom 2019
View 2019 photos of Nakano-Dori’s cherry blossoms in Tokyo. That year made me realize I was learning photography the hard way.
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Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2021
Photographing the Kameido Tenjin wisteria in 2021 at sunset with views of Tokyo Skytree. Essential tips for photographers.
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Inokashira Park’s Night Cherry Blossoms
Experience a surreal walk under night cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park. Discover ghostly, beautiful trees in Tokyo’s fading light from a 2022 visit.
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Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025
Here are the flowers from Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025. My story covers the displays & what to expect at Tokyo’s famous flower show.
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A Rainy Day at Takahata-Fudoson
I was caught at Tokyo’s Takahata-Fudoson temple without an umbrella. See hydrangea & Jizo photos taken in the wet. A rewarding photography trip in 2022!
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Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020
A photographer’s view of Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020. Explore gorgeous kengai, ozukuri, and other Japanese mums.
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Rikugien Gardens Autumn Illumination 2016
See Rikugien Garden’s autumn illumination in 2016. Tips for low light photography and managing crowds
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Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2017
See Tokyo’s Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2017! Marvel at colorful, giant papier-mâché dolls in Suginami’s Asagaya Pearl Center shopping arcade.
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Photographing the Return of Koenji Awa Odori
Photographing Koenji Awa Odori 2023: Tips for capturing Tokyo’s massive dance festival with 12,000 dancers & 1 million spectators. See photos!
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Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival 2021
Reviewing the 2021 Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival. See why this Tokyo autumn event fell short for photography.
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Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2018
Relive the challenging Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2018. Adapt your photography and still capture images even when your plan falls apart.
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Kitanomaru Park
A photographer’s guide to historic Kitanomaru Park near Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. Learn the best seasons (cherry blossoms!), what to shoot, & if it’s a must-see.
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Rikugien Gardens Light-Up (2026)
Get 8 insider tips for the 2026 Rikugien Gardens autumn light-up! Learn the best photo spots, how to avoid the crowds, and have a truly magical night in Tokyo.
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Red Spider Lily: Japan’s Iconic Afterlife Flower
Why is the red spider lily called Japan’s “flower of death”? The answer is only half the story. Explore its true meaning, myths, & symbolism of rebirth.
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Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Blossoms 2019
Plum blossoms 2019 at Koishikawa Korakuen. This photo archive covers lighting, Fujifilm gear, and tips for shooting in this historic Tokyo garden that year.
