Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine Plum Blossoms 2023
Explore Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine in Tokyo. Learn its 12th-century origins and connection to Minamoto no Yoritomo, and enjoy its small plum blossom display.
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Kameido Tenjin
Step into Kameido Tenjin, the shrine immortalized by Hiroshige! Discover stunning wisteria, drum bridges & Skytree views. A photographer’s delight.
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Koishikawa Korakuen Plum Blossoms 2019
Plum blossoms 2019 at Koishikawa Korakuen. This photo archive covers lighting, Fujifilm gear, and tips for shooting in this historic Tokyo garden that year.
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Improving Flower Photos on a Cloudy Day
Cloudy day flowers at Hanegi Park? Don’t despair! Discover the flash photography secrets that made my 2024 plum blossom photos pop with life and color.
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Koishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo’s Koishikawa Korakuen offers amazing photography opportunities with its historic bridges, serene pond, & seasonal beauty. Learn more here.
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Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossoms 2018
A photo gallery of the 2018 Yushima Tenjin plum blossoms. See beautiful images of the flowers (Ume) at this famous Tokyo shrine during the annual festival.
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Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2023
Experience the arrival of spring with Hanegi Park’s plum blossoms (2023). Explore this Tokyo favorite for its sea of flowers & get photography insights.
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Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2017
Great blooms, blue skies, and a rare glimpse of Mt. Fuji thanks to a revisit of the Hanegi Park plum blossoms 2017. A photo journey into Tokyo’s ume season.
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Plum Blossoms at Shiba Park 2020
A look back at photographing plum blossoms in Shiba Park six years ago. A nostalgic photo diary from 2020 with a Fujifilm X-T2.
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Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2022
When I photographed Hanegi Park’s plum blossoms in 2022 I had a thought about why ‘real cameras’ still thrive among enthusiasts.
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Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2017
Explore our 2017 Tokyo photo archive of the Yushima Tenjin plum blossoms. See the shrine in bloom, learn about student prayers, and camera gear nostalgia.
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Hamarikyu Gardens
Explore Hamarikyu Gardens, Tokyo: A photographer’s dream blending nature, Shogun history, & modern skyscraper views. Find photo spots & tips!
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Yushima Tenjin
Discover how to photograph Yushima Tenjin, a stunning Japanese Cypress (Hinoki) shrine in Tokyo. Best tips for plum blossoms, architecture, and more!
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Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival 2026
I didn’t let the crowds ruin my shoot. Learn my photography tips and read how I survived the train trip to 2026 Yushima Tenjin Plum Blossom Festival.
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Hanegi Park Plum Blossoms 2021
Capture the plum blossoms of golden hour Hanegi Park in 2021. See how I used HSS flash to create my photos of these backlit beauties.
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12 visits to Hanegi Park
I tried hard to master plum blossom photography at Hanegi Park. Read about my struggle to improve my photography skills and why I love HSS flash.
