Why Does Japan Have Two Religions?
Ever wonder why Japan has two religions? Learn how Shinto and Buddhism coexist and the difference between shrines and temples.
Ever wonder why Japan has two religions? Learn how Shinto and Buddhism coexist and the difference between shrines and temples.
A photographer’s account of Sanja Matsuri 2026 at Kaminarimon. Learn about GPS tracking for mikoshi, neighborhood shrines, & changes to the festival.
Sanja Matsuri 2025: Photos & Canon EOS R5 performance review. Discover why this camera still shines for festival photography in Asakusa, Tokyo.
Explore Tokyo’s Sanja Festival: A 1st-hand look at the 2018 Daigyoretsu parade in Asakusa. See geishas, heron dancers & learn about this event.
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.
Photograph Tokyo’s spectacular Daigyoretsu Parade! Get tips for Asakusa, best photo spots like Kaminarimon, & capture Sanja Festival moments.
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.
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.
Photograph the iconic Sensoji Temple! Explore Kaminarimon, Nakamise Street & discover top photo spots & tips for visiting Tokyo’s oldest temple.
Experience Asakusa’s Sanja Matsuri 2017: It was a sea of color, energy & tradition. Discover golden mikoshi & massive crowds at this iconic Tokyo event.