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  • Pink lanterns and cherry blossoms line Nakano-Dori as traffic flows under a clear blue sky.
    Spring

    Nakano-Dori Cherry Blossom 2019

    ByRohan Gillett July 31, 2026August 2, 2026

    View 2019 photos of Nakano-Dori’s cherry blossoms in Tokyo. That year made me realize I was learning photography the hard way.

  • Pink cherry blossoms hang over a dark pond, their delicate branches perfectly mirrored in the calm, quiet water.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Inokashira Park’s Night Cherry Blossoms

    ByRohan Gillett July 23, 2026August 2, 2026

    Experience a surreal walk under night cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park. Discover ghostly, beautiful trees in Tokyo’s fading light from a 2022 visit.

  • Pink weeping cherry blossoms bloom against a bright blue sky with wispy clouds at Kitanomaru Park.
    Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Kitanomaru Park

    ByRohan Gillett June 29, 2026July 28, 2026

    A photographer’s guide to historic Kitanomaru Park near Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. Learn the best seasons (cherry blossoms!), what to shoot, & if it’s a must-see.

  • Soft Inokashira Park cherry blossoms frame a tranquil pond with a blurred red shrine and bridge in the background.
    Gardens & Parks | Spring

    Inokashira Park Cherry Blossoms 2022

    ByRohan Gillett June 11, 2026July 28, 2026

    Explore Inokashira Park cherry blossoms through a photographer’s lens. Learn technical tips for backlighting and how to manage crowds during Tokyo sakura season.

  • People picnic under Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossoms 2023, framed by the Cocoon Tower and Shinjuku skyline.
    Spring | Gardens & Parks

    Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms 2023

    ByRohan Gillett June 8, 2026August 4, 2026

    Shinjuku Gyoen cherry blossoms 2023 review & photos. A look back at the beautiful Sakura in Tokyo’s famous park during a crowded weekday visit.

  • A large bush of pink azaleas in full bloom before a historic orange and white building under a clear blue sky.
    Gardens & Parks

    Koishikawa Botanical Garden

    ByRohan Gillett May 30, 2026August 5, 2026

    Explore Koishikawa Botanical Garden, Tokyo’s oldest botanical research park. A quiet haven for flora, history, and photography away from the tourist crowds.

  • Low-angle view of white cherry blossoms on dark branches reaching into a bright, cloud-streaked blue sky.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossoms 2023

    ByRohan Gillett May 24, 2026August 5, 2026

    Capture Yoyogi Park cherry blossoms 2023 with the Fujifilm 10-24mm lens. Learn about the weekday crowds, hanami culture, and shooting in unpredictable Tokyo weather.

  • Players on a sunny field during a Japanese women’s cricket match with cherry blossoms in the background.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Japanese Women’s Cricket under Cherry Blossoms

    ByRohan Gillett May 15, 2026August 5, 2026

    A sports photographer’s dream: the Japanese women’s cricket squad national trials in 2021 with a Fujifilm X-T3 & 100-400mm. Cricket under cherry blossoms.

  • Stone torii gate and lanterns framed by cherry blossoms in a cemetery, with modern city skyscrapers in the distance.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Spring

    Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms 2022

    ByRohan Gillett April 19, 2026July 28, 2026

    Capture Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms! This Tokyo photo guide reveals the iconic ‘Cherry Blossom Road’ & tips for your best sakura shots.

  • A massive cherry blossom tree at Shinjuku Gyoen in full bloom with pale pink flowers against a clear blue sky.
    Gardens & Parks | Spring

    Shinjuku Gyoen 2018 Cherry Blossoms

    ByRohan Gillett April 15, 2026July 28, 2026

    See the beautiful Shinjuku Gyoen Cherry Blossoms 2018. Captured with a Fujifilm X-T2 to document the magic of this spring spectacle.

  • Low-angle shot of cherry blossom trees forming a canopy over a quiet road scattered with white petals.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Photographing Tokyo’s Cherry Blossom During the Pandemic

    ByRohan Gillett April 5, 2026July 28, 2026

    Planning to photograph Tokyo’s cherry blossoms? Discover why Aoyama Cemetery offered a peaceful, crowd-free escape for my 2020 Fujifilm X-T2 photo session.

  • A woman and a boy on a bicycle pass a large, blooming cherry blossom tree in a residential area under a cloudy sky.
    Tokyo Seasons | Spring

    The Transformation of the Kanda River Sakura

    ByRohan Gillett March 29, 2026July 28, 2026

    Why are Tokyo’s Kanda River cherry blossoms being cut back? Learn about witches’ broom disease and see how it’s affecting the Takaido sakura.

  • A large white cherry blossom tree stands in a park with two dogs, people, and a blue sky with streaky white clouds.
    Gardens & Parks | Tokyo Seasons

    Yoyogi Park

    ByRohan Gillett March 28, 2026July 28, 2026

    Beyond the Blossoms: A Photographer’s Guide to Yoyogi Park

  • White blossoms on dark branches reach into a clear, bright blue sky.
    Gardens & Parks | Spring

    My 2026 Kinuta Park Cherry Blossoms Season Started Today

    ByRohan Gillett March 24, 2026July 29, 2026

    Discover the Kinuta Park cherry blossoms in Setagaya, a relatively unknown location in Tokyo. This is my account of photographing the early 2026 sakura season.

  • A person in a courtyard stands before Zojoji Temple and Tokyo at sunset on a partially cloudy day.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Zojoji Temple

    ByRohan Gillett March 23, 2026August 4, 2026

    Visit Zojoji Temple: A beautiful & historic Tokyo landmark near Tokyo Tower. Explore its grounds, Tokugawa history, & capture stunning photographs.

  • A paved path leads under a canopy of Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms, flanked by stone graves under a blue sky.
    Cemeteries & Tombs | Spring

    Aoyama Cemetery Cherry Blossoms 2018

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026July 29, 2026

    Explore a photographic archive of Aoyama Cemetery cherry blossoms in 2018. Get lighting tips for overcast skies and discover Tokyo’s quietest hanami spot.

  • A massive wooden torii gate frames the traditional main hall of Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine under a brilliant blue sky.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Yasukuni Shrine

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026August 4, 2026

    Explore Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. A complete photographer’s guide to cherry blossoms, the Mitama Festival, Yushukan museum & travel tips for visitors.

  • Cherry blossoms in full bloom drape over a narrow canal with high concrete walls and reflective water.
    Spring

    Shooting Kanda River Cherry Blossoms with a Fuji 35mm f/1.4

    ByRohan Gillett March 15, 2026July 29, 2026

    Revisit Kanda River’s 2020 cherry blossoms near Takaido, photographed during the pandemic. See Fuji 35mm prime lens shots before the trees were damaged.

  • Old water pump and Tokugawa Yoshinobu’s stone cairn tomb at Yanaka Cemetery in Tokyo, surrounded by lush greenery.
    Cemeteries & Tombs

    Yanaka Cemetery

    ByRohan Gillett March 14, 2026August 4, 2026

    Discover Tokyo’s historic Yanaka Cemetery, the resting place of Tokugawa Yoshinobu, Japan’s last shogun. Explore notable graves and photo spots.

  • Full bloom pink cherry blossoms overhanging the Kanda River canal in an urban Tokyo neighborhood.
    Spring

    Kanda River Cherry Blossoms: My Camera Died

    ByRohan Gillett March 8, 2026August 5, 2026

    Discover the Kanda River cherry blossoms. Explore a place locals love near Takaido Station and learn about what I did when my camera died in this photo archive.

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