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  • Maeda House sitting room with purple damask wallpaper, red floral furniture, and a dark wood coffered ceiling.
    Urban & Architecture

    Maeda House

    ByRohan Gillett July 30, 2026September 5, 2026

    Tokyo’s Maeda house in photos. Explore this classic Tudor-style mansion of a Japanese army general that brought some English grandeur to the city.

  • Low-angle view of the Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower's white lattice and curved glass facade against a soft, cloudy sky.
    Urban & Architecture

    Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower

    ByRohan Gillett May 29, 2026September 3, 2026

    Photograph the Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Shinjuku. A guide for photographers exploring Tokyo’s most unique skyscraper and modern design.

  • Crowds in happi coats carry a golden mikoshi under the Kaminarimon gate's giant red lantern during a festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Kaminarimon: Sanja Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett May 18, 2026September 1, 2026

    A photographer’s account of Sanja Matsuri 2026 at Kaminarimon. Learn about GPS tracking for mikoshi, neighborhood shrines, & changes to the festival.

  • Hyottoko and Okame performers in traditional dress dance on a carved wooden float during the Kurayami Festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    The Kurayami Festival

    ByRohan Gillett May 5, 2026September 3, 2026

    Experience the Kurayami Matsuri at Okunitama Shrine. Learn about the Hyottoko dancers, the Shishimai lion dance, and tips for low-light festival photography.

  • Traditional Japanese architecture of Kisshoin Temple with its dark wooden facade and sweeping roof under a blue sky.
    Photo Guides

    How to Find Your Next Tokyo Photo Spot

    ByRohan Gillett May 2, 2026September 1, 2026

    It can be hard to find Tokyo photo spots. No one wants to shoot places everyone else has. Here are some solutions.

  • Symmetrical upward view of a yellow octagonal dome with brown ribs, white eagle statues, and architectural tiers.
    Photo Guides | Urban & Architecture

    Tokyo Station’s Domed Ceilings

    ByRohan Gillett April 3, 2026September 11, 2026

    Discover Tokyo Station’s domed ceilings. We reveal their hidden history, the secrets of Zodiac animals, & photography tips for these architectural marvels.

  • Full view of the Masakado-kubizuka shrine in Tokyo, showing the stone monument, red banner, and protective frog statues.
    Cemeteries & Tombs

    The Grave of Taira no Masakado

    ByRohan Gillett February 13, 2026September 1, 2026

    Discover the story of Taira no Masakado, a rebel samurai whose grave is a sacred guardian spot for business and fortune in the heart of Tokyo.

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