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  • A row of square paper lanterns with Japanese calligraphy glows warmly, with the background lanterns softly blurred.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Tokyo Mitama Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett July 15, 2026August 5, 2026

    Photography from the 2026 Mitama Festival in Tokyo. Images of 30,000 lanterns, mikoshi, and wadaiko performances at Yasukuni Shrine.

  • 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, 2026July 28, 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, 2026August 5, 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.

  • 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, 2026July 28, 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!

  • A golden mikoshi sits before a massive wall of glowing yellow paper lanterns at Mitama Festival 2017.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Mitama Festival 2017

    ByRohan Gillett May 14, 2026July 28, 2026

    Step into the glow of 30,000 lanterns at Yasukuni Shrine’s Mitama Festival 2017. A firsthand, showing Mikoshi parades & night photography tips.

  • A crowd carries a black and gold mikoshi shrine under a wall of lanterns during Sanja Festival 2025.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Sanja Festival 2025 with the Canon R5

    ByRohan Gillett May 13, 2026August 5, 2026

    Sanja Matsuri 2025: Photos & Canon EOS R5 performance review. Discover why this camera still shines for festival photography in Asakusa, Tokyo.

  • Rows of glowing yellow lanterns with black calligraphy at the Mitama Festival at Yasukuni Shrine.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Mitama Festival 2016

    ByRohan Gillett March 22, 2026July 29, 2026

    Step into a sea of light at Yasukuni Shrine 2016. Discover the magic of the Mitama Festival, featuring 30,000 lanterns and powerful mikoshi parades.

  • 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.

  • A mikoshi sits under a roof at Hie Shrine.
    Art/Culture | Temples & Shrines

    Sanno Festival 2016

    ByRohan Gillett February 24, 2026July 29, 2026

    Revisit a quieter 2016 Sanno Festival at Hie Shrine. Discover photo opportunities that blend calm rituals with Tokyo’s urban skyscraper contrast.

  • A mikoshi rests on a trestle with people taking photos.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Sanja Matsuri 2017

    ByRohan Gillett February 18, 2026August 3, 2026

    Experience Asakusa’s Sanja Matsuri 2017: It was a sea of color, energy & tradition. Discover golden mikoshi & massive crowds at this iconic Tokyo event.

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