Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo’s Koishikawa Korakuen offers amazing photography opportunities with its historic bridges, serene pond, & seasonal beauty. Learn more here.
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Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2023
Experience the arrival of spring with Hanegi Park’s plum blossoms (2023). Explore this Tokyo favorite for its sea of flowers & get photography insights.
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Photographing Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom During the Pandemic
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.
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Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2017
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.
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Rikugien Gardens Photo Guide
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.
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The Transformation of the Kanda River Sakura
Why are Tokyo’s Kanda River cherry blossoms being cut back? Learn about witches’ broom disease and see how it’s affecting the Takaido sakura.
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Yoyogi Park Photography Guide
Yoyogi Park: Tokyo’s living canvas for photographers. From spring cherry blossoms to autumn leaves & people, find photo tips & inspiration here.
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Spring Rose Festival 2020 at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens
Revisit the Spring Rose Festival 2020 at Kyu-Furukawa Gardens. See the beautiful roses that brought joy to Tokyo during a challenging year.
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My 2026 Kinuta Park Cherry Blossoms Season Started Today
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.
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Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue Photography Tips
Discover Meiji Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue, Tokyo’s iconic autumn spectacle. Photograph stunning yellow ginkgo leaves & get photo tips for your visit.
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Plum Blossoms at Shiba Park 2020
A look back at photographing plum blossoms in Shiba Park six years ago. A nostalgic photo diary from 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T2.
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Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2017
I missed the peak blooms at Tokyo’s Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2017. Here is my tale of disappointment, photo struggles, & lessons learned for future visits.
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Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms 2018
Explore a photographic archive of Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms in 2018. Get lighting tips for overcast skies and discover Tokyo’s quietest hanami spot.
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Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2022
When I photographed Hanegi Park’s plum blossoms in 2022 I had a thought about why ‘real cameras’ still thrive among enthusiasts.
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Asakusa Samba Carnival 2024
Discover the 2024 Asakusa Samba Carnival’s sizzling energy! See parade photos, get tips for attending, and find out why this is a hot Tokyo event.
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Gokokuji Temple Photography Guide
Discover Gokokuji Temple in Bunkyo, Tokyo: A historic sanctuary featuring Edo-era architecture, azaleas, and a garden cemetery. A top photo spot.
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Shooting Kanda River Cherry Blossoms with a Fuji 35mm
Revisit Kanda River’s 2020 cherry blossoms near Takaido, photographed during the pandemic. See Fuji 35mm prime lens shots before the trees were damaged.
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Asakusa Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2027
A guide to Kaminarimon Bon Odori in Asakusa! Get tips for 2026, see photos of the traditional dance, & learn how to shoot this memorable Tokyo cultural event.
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Kyu-Furukawa Gardens Photography Guide
Discover Tokyo’s Kyu-Furukawa Gardens: A “Little Piece of England” with roses, a Josiah Conder mansion, and a Japanese garden. Photo heaven.
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Kiyose Sunflower Festival 2018
Photographing Tokyo’s Kiyose Sunflower Festival 2018. See images of enormous sunflowers & get tips for capturing this sizzling summer event.
