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  • Pink lanterns and cherry blossoms line Nakano-Dori as traffic flows under a clear blue sky.
    Spring

    Nakano-Dori Cherry Blossom 2019

    ByRohan Gillett July 31, 2026September 5, 2026

    View 2019 photos of Nakano-Dori’s cherry blossoms in Tokyo. That year made me realize I was learning photography the hard way.

  • Pink cherry blossoms hang over a dark pond, their delicate branches perfectly mirrored in the calm, quiet water.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Inokashira Park’s Night Cherry Blossoms

    ByRohan Gillett July 23, 2026September 10, 2026

    Experience a surreal walk under night cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park. Discover ghostly, beautiful trees in Tokyo’s fading light from a 2022 visit.

  • Soft Inokashira Park cherry blossoms frame a tranquil pond with a blurred red shrine and bridge in the background.
    Gardens & Parks | Spring

    Inokashira Park Cherry Blossoms 2022

    ByRohan Gillett June 11, 2026August 6, 2026

    Explore Inokashira Park cherry blossoms through a photographer’s lens. Learn technical tips for backlighting and how to manage crowds during Tokyo sakura season.

  • People picnic under Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossoms 2023, framed by the Cocoon Tower and Shinjuku skyline.
    Spring | Gardens & Parks

    Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms 2023

    ByRohan Gillett June 8, 2026September 10, 2026

    Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossoms 2023 review & photos. A look back at the beautiful Sakura in Tokyo’s famous park during a crowded weekday visit.

  • Low-angle view of white cherry blossoms on dark branches reaching into a bright, cloud-streaked blue sky.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossoms 2023

    ByRohan Gillett May 24, 2026September 8, 2026

    Capture Yoyogi Park cherry blossoms 2023 with the Fujifilm 10-24mm lens. Learn about the weekday crowds, hanami culture, and shooting in unpredictable Tokyo weather.

  • 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.

  • Stone torii gate and lanterns framed by cherry blossoms in a cemetery, with modern city skyscrapers in the distance.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Spring

    Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms 2022

    ByRohan Gillett April 19, 2026September 11, 2026

    Capture Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms! This Tokyo photo guide reveals the iconic ‘Cherry Blossom Road’ & tips for your best sakura shots.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • A woman and a boy on a bicycle pass a large, blooming cherry blossom tree in a residential area under a cloudy sky.
    Tokyo Seasons | Spring

    The Transformation of the Kanda River Sakura

    ByRohan Gillett March 29, 2026September 6, 2026

    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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Pink and white azaleas in bloom at Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2017, with blurred torii gates in the distance.
    Temples & Shrines | Spring

    Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026September 11, 2026

    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.

  • A paved path leads under a canopy of Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms, flanked by stone graves under a blue sky.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Spring

    Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms 2018

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026September 8, 2026

    Explore a photographic archive of Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms in 2018. Get lighting tips for overcast skies and discover Tokyo’s quietest hanami spot.

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom drape over a narrow canal with high concrete walls and reflective water.
    Spring

    Shooting Kanda River Cherry Blossoms with a Fuji 35mm

    ByRohan Gillett March 15, 2026September 6, 2026

    Revisit Kanda River’s 2020 cherry blossoms near Takaido, photographed during the pandemic. See Fuji 35mm prime lens shots before the trees were damaged.

  • Full bloom pink cherry blossoms overhanging the Kanda River canal in an urban Tokyo neighborhood.
    Spring

    Kanda River Cherry Blossoms: My Camera Died

    ByRohan Gillett March 8, 2026September 6, 2026

    Discover the Kanda River cherry blossoms. Explore a place locals love near Takaido Station and learn about what I did when my camera died in this photo archive.

  • Delicate pink cherry blossoms frame a tall, modern skyscraper under a clear blue sky in Tokyo.
    Spring | Tokyo Seasons

    Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 6, 2026September 8, 2026

    Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossoms 2017: View photos of beautiful sakura against city skyscrapers. A memorable hanami in Tokyo.

  • 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.

  • People walk under cherry blossoms in full bloom at Shinjuku Gyoen.
    Spring | Photo Guides

    Shinjuku Gyoen Is the Best Cherry Blossom Spot

    ByRohan Gillett March 1, 2026September 8, 2026

    Shinjuku Gyoen might be the best cherry blossom spot in Tokyo. With over 1,000 trees, peaceful vibes, and perfect photo ops, it’s a must-visit.

  • Crowded path under cherry blossoms at Chidorigafuchi.
    Spring

    Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossom & Crowds in 2017

    ByRohan Gillett February 27, 2026August 30, 2026

    A Tokyo travel diary from 2017. Discover how one photographer planned to avoid the crowds and capture the famous Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms in peace.

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