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  • Elevated night view of Tokyo featuring the illuminated Skytree tower rising above a vast urban skyline and river.
    Photo Guides

    Tower Hall Funabori Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett September 20, 2026September 20, 2026

    As a Klook Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. [Disclosure here] Are you looking for a fresh perspective on Tokyo’s skyline, away from the crowds? Discover Tower Hall Funabori, a hidden gem in the city’s eastern Edogawa ward. While it doesn’t soar to the heights of the Skytree, this 115-meter…

  • Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms at night over a moat with rowboats and swan paddle boats.
    Spring

    Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossoms at Night

    ByRohan Gillett September 17, 2026September 18, 2026

    Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms at night: Discover Tokyo’s famous Sakura light-up event. Get photos, tips & insights for this crowded but beautiful spot.

  • Dancers in traditional straw hats and red skirts perform Awa Odori through the crowded Koenji Pal Shopping Street.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Canon RF 24-105mm at Koenji Awa Odori

    ByRohan Gillett August 31, 2026September 20, 2026

    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.

  • Dancers in woven hats and white kimonos perform the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori on a crowded street at night.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    How Cropping Helped My Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Photos

    ByRohan Gillett August 24, 2026September 20, 2026

    Struggling with crowded Tokyo festivals? Cropping might transform messy photo backgrounds into something better. See examples from Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2026.

  • Yellow Minion paper-mache figure hanging at the 2026 Asagaya Tanabata Festival in a shopping arcade.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett August 11, 2026September 20, 2026

    Experience Tokyo’s Asagaya Tanabata Festival! See incredible papier-mâché figures (haribote) of pop culture icons like One Piece. A unique August celebration. See it in 2027.

  • The Japanese Imperial Family appears on a balcony for a New Year Greeting as spectators take photos with phones.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Emperor Naruhito’s 2025 New Year Greeting

    ByRohan Gillett August 6, 2026September 8, 2026

    See New Year Greeting photos of Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace. A 2025 guide on security, crowds, and the best camera lenses.

  • Dancers in traditional straw hats and white yukatas perform at the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025 street festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025

    ByRohan Gillett August 3, 2026September 17, 2026

    My perfect spot at the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025 turned into a fatal mistake. Learn from my complacency and the valuable lesson I learned that night.

  • 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 14, 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.

  • Large yellow globular chrysanthemum on display at the Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025

    ByRohan Gillett July 22, 2026September 14, 2026

    Here are the flowers from Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025. My story covers the displays & what to expect at Tokyo’s famous flower show.

  • Nebuta float of a warrior and red fish, glowing brightly against a background of illuminated yellow lanterns.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Nebuta at Yasukuni Shrine

    ByRohan Gillett July 17, 2026September 14, 2026

    See a Nebuta float and the famous Yasukuni lanterns at the Mitama Festival 2026. It was one of my highlights of the 2026 Tokyo summer.

  • Crowds photograph a winding path of glowing lanterns on temple steps during Zojoji Tanabata at twilight.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Zojoji Tanabata 2026

    ByRohan Gillett July 8, 2026September 17, 2026

    A photography review of Zojoji Tanabata 2026. It was a night of challenges shooting the Milky Way candles at Tokyo’s premier temple.

  • Crowd in patterned coats carries a golden mikoshi shrine through Shibuya for the Konno Hachimangu Festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Shibuya Mikoshi Parade 2025

    ByRohan Gillett July 7, 2026September 17, 2026

    Experience the Shibuya mikoshi parade for Konno Hachimangu Festival 2025. See the Dogenzaka view and get a unique look at the event.

  • A large crowd gathers at Kanda Myojin Shrine during the Kanda Matsuri in Tokyo.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Kanda Matsuri 2025

    ByRohan Gillett June 30, 2026September 17, 2026

    A photographer’s first Kanda Matsuri! Learn about this historic Tokyo Shinto festival, its key events, and get practical photo tips for your visit.

  • A gnarled pine tree with glowing red-brown branches and green needles illuminated against a dark night sky.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Rikugien Gardens Light-Up (2026)

    ByRohan Gillett June 28, 2026September 20, 2026

    Get 8 insider tips for the 2026 Rikugien Gardens autumn light-up! Learn the best photo spots, how to avoid the crowds, and have a truly magical night in Tokyo.

  • Five women in red festival attire pose for photos in front of a golden mikoshi during Tokyo’s Mitama Matsuri.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Mitama Festival 2025

    ByRohan Gillett June 28, 2026September 17, 2026

    A photographer’s experience at Mitama Festival 2025. Learn how to capture stunning shots of the mikoshi and 30,000 lanterns at night. Pro tips & FAQ inside!

  • Hatoyama Hall, a grand stone mansion with arched windows, sits behind a green garden lawn with stone steps and trees.
    Photo Guides

    Hatoyama Hall

    ByRohan Gillett June 26, 2026September 17, 2026

    Discover Tokyo’s Hatoyama Hall (Otowa Palace): a Taisho-era mansion. Explore its history, stained glass, garden & a Prime Minister’s family legacy.

  • A single red spider lily in sharp focus, showcasing its unique spindly petals against a soft, blurred background.
    Autumn

    Red Spider Lily: Japan’s Iconic Afterlife Flower

    ByRohan Gillett June 26, 2026September 15, 2026

    Why is the red spider lily called Japan’s “flower of death”? The answer is only half the story. Explore its true meaning, myths, & symbolism of rebirth.

  • Yellow Ferrari parked along a street lined with golden ginkgo trees in peak autumn color.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Supercars at Ginkgo Avenue

    ByRohan Gillett June 23, 2026September 13, 2026

    Capturing supercars at Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue. See why yellow ginkgo trees provided the perfect background for autumn photography.

  • 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, 2026September 15, 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.

  • Aerial night view of a dense city with a central glowing highway of traffic under a faint orange sunset horizon.
    Photo Guides

    Tokyo City View

    ByRohan Gillett June 14, 2026September 13, 2026

    Master Tokyo City View photography with tips on gear, reflections, and the best time to visit. Learn why the Sky Deck is closed and how to frame Tokyo Tower.

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