54th Hatsudai Awa Odori (2026)
Capture an Awa Odori Festival at Hatsudai Station, not far from Shinjuku. It’s a smaller event, great for those who worry about massive crowds at Koenji.
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Tower Hall Funabori Photography Guide
Find free, stunning Tokyo views at Tower Hall Funabori. Capture unique photos of Mt. Fuji, Skytree & more from Edogawa. Photography tips inside.
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Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossoms at Night
Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms at night: Discover Tokyo’s famous Sakura light-up event. Get photos, tips & insights for this crowded but beautiful spot.
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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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How Cropping Helped My Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Photos
Struggling with crowded Tokyo festivals? Cropping might transform messy photo backgrounds into something better. See examples from Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2026.
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Asagaya Tanabata Festival 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.
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Emperor Naruhito’s 2025 New Year Greeting
See New Year Greeting photos of Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace. A 2025 guide on security, crowds, and the best camera lenses.
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Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025
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.
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Maeda House
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.
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Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025
Here are the flowers from Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025. My story covers the displays & what to expect at Tokyo’s famous flower show.
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Nebuta at Yasukuni Shrine
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.
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Zojoji Tanabata 2026
A photography review of Zojoji Tanabata 2026. It was a night of challenges shooting the Milky Way candles at Tokyo’s premier temple.
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Shibuya Mikoshi Parade 2025
Experience the Shibuya mikoshi parade for Konno Hachimangu Festival 2025. See the Dogenzaka view and get a unique look at the event.
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Kanda Matsuri 2025
A photographer’s first Kanda Matsuri! Learn about this historic Tokyo Shinto festival, its key events, and get practical photo tips for your visit.
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Rikugien Gardens Light-Up (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.
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Mitama Festival 2025
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!
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Hatoyama Hall
Discover Tokyo’s Hatoyama Hall (Otowa Palace): a Taisho-era mansion. Explore its history, stained glass, garden & a Prime Minister’s family legacy.
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Red Spider Lily: Japan’s Iconic Afterlife Flower
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.
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Supercars at Ginkgo Avenue
Capturing supercars at Tokyo’s Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Avenue. See why yellow ginkgo trees provided the perfect background for autumn photography.
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Tokyo Imperial Palace Winter Illumination Photos
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.
