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  • Delicate white plum blossoms and buds at Koishikawa Korakuen, set against a soft, purple-toned bokeh.
    Gardens & Parks | Winter

    Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Blossoms 2019

    ByRohan Gillett June 25, 2026September 10, 2026

    Plum blossoms 2019 at Koishikawa Korakuen. This photo archive covers lighting, Fujifilm gear, and tips for shooting in this historic Tokyo garden that year.

  • Glowing stone bridge and white turret shine during the Imperial Palace winter illumination, reflecting in the dark water.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Winter

    Tokyo Imperial Palace Winter Illumination Photos

    ByRohan Gillett June 18, 2026July 28, 2026

    See the Tokyo Imperial Palace winter illumination through my lens. Here are the gates and keeps on one early evening and why you need a tripod for this shoot.

  • Winter | Gardens & Parks

    Improving Flower Photos on a Cloudy Day

    ByRohan Gillett April 27, 2026September 11, 2026

    Cloudy day flowers at Hanegi Park? Don’t despair! Discover the flash photography secrets that made my 2024 plum blossom photos pop with life and color.

  • Gardens & Parks | Winter

    Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2023

    ByRohan Gillett April 6, 2026August 25, 2026

    Experience the arrival of spring with Hanegi Park’s plum blossoms (2023). Explore this Tokyo favorite for its sea of flowers & get photography insights.

  • Close-up of white Hanegi Park plum blossoms on dark branches against a clear, deep blue sky.
    Gardens & Parks | Winter

    Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2017

    ByRohan Gillett April 3, 2026September 6, 2026

    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.

  • A blurred Tokyo Tower stands behind branches with white plum blossoms.
    Gardens & Parks | Winter

    Plum Blossoms at Shiba Park 2020

    ByRohan Gillett March 22, 2026September 8, 2026

    A look back at photographing plum blossoms in Shiba Park six years ago. A nostalgic photo diary from 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T2.

  • Masked photographers with telephoto lenses aim their cameras at blooming plum blossoms in a sunlit garden.
    Tokyo Seasons | Winter

    Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2022

    ByRohan Gillett March 18, 2026September 7, 2026

    When I photographed Hanegi Park’s plum blossoms in 2022 I had a thought about why ‘real cameras’ still thrive among enthusiasts.

  • Ornate shrine roof amidst blooming plum trees at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2017 in Tokyo.
    Temples & Shrines | Winter

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2017

    ByRohan Gillett March 12, 2026September 10, 2026

    Explore our 2017 Tokyo photo archive of the Yushima Tenjin plum blossoms. See the shrine in bloom, learn about student prayers, and camera gear nostalgia.

  • Pink plum bonsai with gnarled bark at the Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2026 against a wooden lattice.
    Winter | Temples & Shrines

    Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett February 19, 2026August 27, 2026

    I didn’t let the crowds ruin my shoot. Learn my photography tips and read how I survived the train trip to 2026 Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival.

  • White plum blossoms in Hanegi Park, captured with soft bokeh and a warm glow against a dark background.
    Winter

    Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2021

    ByRohan Gillett February 16, 2026August 27, 2026

    Capture the plum blossoms of golden hour Hanegi Park in 2021. See how I used HSS flash to create my photos of these backlit beauties.

  • 12 Visits to Hanegi Park
    Gardens & Parks | Winter

    12 Visits to Hanegi Park

    ByRohan Gillett February 15, 2026August 27, 2026

    I tried hard to master plum blossom photography at Hanegi Park. Read about my struggle to improve my photography skills and why I love HSS flash.

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