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.
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Tokyo City View
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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2026 Keyakizaka Christmas
Capturing the Keyakizaka Christmas Lights in 2026? Use this guide to find the 3 photo spots for Tokyo Tower views. Updated with 2026 dates and crowd tips.
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Ginko Ogino and Her Grave
Visit the grave of Ginko Ogino, Japan’s 1st licensed female physician of Western medicine at Zoshigaya Cemetery, great for Tokyo history & photography.
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Inui Street Autumn Walk 2026
Inui Street: Your golden ticket to Autumn Walk 2026 at the Imperial Palace. See fall colors, Fujimi Keep, and learn about this unique event.
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Miyazaki Ghibli Clock
Photograph the Miyazaki Ghibli Clock in Tokyo. Get performance times and lighting tips for this steampunk landmark in Shinbashi.
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Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
Photograph the Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Shinjuku. A guide for photographers exploring Tokyo’s most unique skyscraper and modern design.
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Caretta Shiodome Sky View
Discover Caretta Shiodome Sky View, a free 46th-floor space offering Tokyo Bay vistas perfect for night cityscapes of Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba.
