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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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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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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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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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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Koenji Awa Odori 2024 Recap
Experience Koenji Awa Odori 2024, Tokyo’s largest family-friendly dance festival! See its enormous scale & why it’s a must-see in this guide.
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Myohoji Hydrangeas 2017
Photographing late-season hydrangeas (ajisai) at Myōhōji Temple, Suginami, Tokyo. A 2017 look at the gardens, featuring photography tips & technical thoughts.
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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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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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Kiyose Sunflower Festival 2018
Photographing Tokyo’s Kiyose Sunflower Festival 2018. See images of enormous sunflowers & get tips for capturing this sizzling summer event.
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Surviving the Sumida River Fireworks Festival
Braved Tokyo’s Sumida River Fireworks crowds (1M people!) for photos. See the 2016 spectacle & my people-shy photographer experience.
