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  • Dancers in traditional straw hats and red skirts perform Awa Odori through the crowded Koenji Pal Shopping Street.
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    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 traditional straw hats and white yukatas perform at the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025 street festival.
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    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.

  • Dancers in checkered yukatas perform on a stage during the Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2025 festival.
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    Bon Odori 2025 at Asakusa’s Kaminarimon Gate

    ByRohan Gillett July 29, 2026September 13, 2026

    Photos and tips from Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2025. See photos with ideas on lighting, ISO settings, and lenses for capturing the dancers and lanterns.

  • Awa Odori dancers in black happi coats and amigasa hats pose during the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2023.
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    Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2023

    ByRohan Gillett July 3, 2026September 17, 2026

    Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2023: A photographer’s return after 5 years! See the photos of this lively Tokyo night-time street festival.

  • Women in traditional white and pink dress and amigasa hats perform at the Koenji Awa Odori 2025 street festival.
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    Koenji Awa Odori 2025

    ByRohan Gillett June 6, 2026September 14, 2026

    Photographing Koenji Awa Odori 2025 from a new perspective. See how switching from Konan Street to the shotengai arcade creates intimate, high energy dance shots.

  • Dancers in pink and white kimonos and tall straw hats perform at the Koenji Awa Odori 2024 festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Koenji Awa Odori 2024 Recap

    ByRohan Gillett May 3, 2026September 12, 2026

    Experience Koenji Awa Odori 2024, Tokyo’s largest family-friendly dance festival! See its enormous scale & why it’s a must-see in this guide.

  • Dancers in blue and yellow feathered costumes parade past crowds at the Asakusa Samba Carnival in Tokyo.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Asakusa Samba Carnival 2024

    ByRohan Gillett March 17, 2026September 7, 2026

    Discover the 2024 Asakusa Samba Carnival’s sizzling energy! See parade photos, get tips for attending, and find out why this is a hot Tokyo event.

  • Dancers in checkered yukata perform on a lantern-lit stage at a Japanese Bon Odori festival as the crowd joins in.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Asakusa Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2027

    ByRohan Gillett March 15, 2026September 6, 2026

    A guide to Kaminarimon Bon Odori in Asakusa! Get tips for 2026, see photos of the traditional dance, & learn how to shoot this memorable Tokyo cultural event.

  • A miko in a white hakui covered with cranes covers half her face with a large fan.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Shrine Maidens Dance at Kameido Tenjin

    ByRohan Gillett February 26, 2026September 17, 2026

    A miko (shrine maiden) Kagura performance at Tokyo’s Kameido Tenjin Shrine changed a photo trip into a cultural experience. Discover the story & see the photos.

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