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  • Row of stone Jizo statues standing in prayer against a grey wall at a Japanese temple.
    Temples & Shrines

    Why Does Japan Have Two Religions?

    ByRohan Gillett June 19, 2026August 5, 2026

    Ever wonder why Japan has two religions? Learn how Shinto and Buddhism coexist and the difference between shrines and temples.

  • Crowds in happi coats carry a golden mikoshi under the Kaminarimon gate's giant red lantern during a festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Kaminarimon: Sanja Festival 2026

    ByRohan Gillett May 18, 2026August 5, 2026

    A photographer’s account of Sanja Matsuri 2026 at Kaminarimon. Learn about GPS tracking for mikoshi, neighborhood shrines, & changes to the festival.

  • 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.

  • Close-up of a Daigyoretsu heron dancer in a tall white conical hat, long white hair, and traditional makeup.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Daigyoretsu Opens the Sanja Matsuri

    ByRohan Gillett April 16, 2026July 28, 2026

    Explore Tokyo’s Sanja Festival: A 1st-hand look at the 2018 Daigyoretsu parade in Asakusa. See geishas, heron dancers & learn about this event.

  • Cheering child on a man's shoulders in front of a golden phoenix shrine at a crowded Japanese festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Sanja Matsuri 2018: Photos from Sensoji

    ByRohan Gillett March 27, 2026July 28, 2026

    Relive the 2018 Sanja Matsuri! Discover insights from a Saturday visit, see mikoshi parades, and get a feel for one of Tokyo’s biggest festivals.

  • Shirasagi-no-mai dancers in heron headpieces walk in the Daigyoretsu procession through the streets of Tokyo.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Temples & Shrines

    Sanja Matsuri Daigyoretsu: A Photographer’s Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 26, 2026July 29, 2026

    Photograph Tokyo’s spectacular Daigyoretsu Parade! Get tips for Asakusa, best photo spots like Kaminarimon, & capture Sanja Festival moments.

  • 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, 2026August 4, 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 2026

    ByRohan Gillett March 15, 2026August 4, 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.

  • Sensoji Temple's red architecture and peaked roof set against a dramatic sunset sky with orange and blue clouds.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Sensoji Temple

    ByRohan Gillett March 3, 2026August 3, 2026

    Photograph the iconic Sensoji Temple! Explore Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street & discover top photo spots & tips for visiting Tokyo’s oldest temple.

  • 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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