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  • Elevated night view of Tokyo featuring the illuminated Skytree tower rising above a vast urban skyline and river.
    Photo Guides

    Tower Hall Funabori Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett September 20, 2026September 20, 2026

    As a Klook Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no cost to you. [Disclosure here] Are you looking for a fresh perspective on Tokyo’s skyline, away from the crowds? Discover Tower Hall Funabori, a hidden gem in the city’s eastern Edogawa ward. While it doesn’t soar to the heights of the Skytree, this 115-meter…

  • Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms at night over a moat with rowboats and swan paddle boats.
    Spring

    Chidorigafuchi Cherry Blossoms at Night

    ByRohan Gillett September 17, 2026September 18, 2026

    Chidorigafuchi cherry blossoms at night: Discover Tokyo’s famous Sakura light-up event. Get photos, tips & insights for this crowded but beautiful spot.

  • Aerial night view of Tokyo's glowing skyscrapers and city streets with long exposure traffic light trails.
    Art/Culture

    Andaz Tokyo Rooftop Bar: Photos from 52 Floors Up

    ByRohan Gillett September 4, 2026September 20, 2026

    Experience the Blade Runner-esque view from the 52nd-floor Rooftop Bar at Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills. See stunning night photos of the city.

  • Dancers in traditional straw hats and red skirts perform Awa Odori through the crowded Koenji Pal Shopping Street.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    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 woven hats and white kimonos perform the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori on a crowded street at night.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    How Cropping Helped My Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Photos

    ByRohan Gillett August 24, 2026September 20, 2026

    Struggling with crowded Tokyo festivals? Cropping might transform messy photo backgrounds into something better. See examples from Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2026.

  • Illuminated Tokyo Skytree at twilight beside a modern tower with light trails from a passing train in the foreground.
    Photo Guides

    Tokyo Skytree: The Oshiage Station Plaza View

    ByRohan Gillett August 21, 2026September 20, 2026

    Discover a lesser-known photo spot for the Tokyo Skytree. The Oshiage Station Bicycle Plaza rooftop offers stunning up-close views & light trail opportunities.

  • Tokyo Tower night photography: a park path with glowing lamps leads to the orange and white landmark under a dark sky.
    Photo Guides

    Tokyo Tower at Night from Shiba Park

    ByRohan Gillett August 12, 2026September 20, 2026

    Discover the best Tokyo Tower night photography spot in Shiba Park. Get our long-exposure guide with location details plus ideas for camera settings & gear!

  • People admiring illuminated trees and rock formations reflected in a dark pond at night in a Japanese garden.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Gardens & Parks

    Tokyo Night Photography at Rikugien Gardens

    ByRohan Gillett August 9, 2026September 20, 2026

    Rikugien Gardens’ autumn illumination returned in 2022! See photos from this surreal Tokyo event and get tips for visiting and photographing the park.

  • Godzilla head sculpture with sharp teeth and claws atop a Shinjuku building under a bright blue sky.
    Art/Culture

    Shinjuku Godzilla Head

    ByRohan Gillett August 4, 2026September 16, 2026

    Visiting Tokyo? Discover the Shinjuku Godzilla head statue. Get tips for photographing the King of Monsters atop the Toho Building.

  • Dancers in checkered yukatas perform on a stage during the Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2025 festival.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    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.

  • A white Hannya mask on a braided straw lucky rake with gold accents and charms at Hanazono Shrine’s San-no-Tori 2020.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    San-no-Tori 2020

    ByRohan Gillett July 24, 2026September 18, 2026

    Discover San-no-Tori 2020 at Shinjuku’s Hanazono Shrine. See photos of lucky kumade, the festival atmosphere, & learn about this Japanese event.

  • Pink cherry blossoms hang over a dark pond, their delicate branches perfectly mirrored in the calm, quiet water.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Spring

    Inokashira Park’s Night Cherry Blossoms

    ByRohan Gillett July 23, 2026September 18, 2026

    Experience a surreal walk under night cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park. Discover ghostly, beautiful trees in Tokyo’s fading light from a 2022 visit.

  • Glowing red maple tree and crowds of people at the Rikugien Gardens Autumn Illumination at dusk.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Autumn

    Rikugien Gardens Autumn Illumination 2016

    ByRohan Gillett July 18, 2026September 18, 2026

    See Rikugien Garden’s autumn illumination in 2016. Tips for low light photography and managing crowds

  • Nebuta float of a warrior and red fish, glowing brightly against a background of illuminated yellow lanterns.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Nebuta at Yasukuni Shrine

    ByRohan Gillett July 17, 2026September 14, 2026

    See a Nebuta float and the famous Yasukuni lanterns at the Mitama Festival 2026. It was one of my highlights of the 2026 Tokyo summer.

  • 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, 2026September 18, 2026

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

  • Women in woven hats and pink attire dance at the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2024 street festival at night.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2024

    ByRohan Gillett July 12, 2026September 17, 2026

    Experience Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2024. See how AI Denoise solves low light challenges for festival street photography.

  • Rows of glowing yellow lanterns with black calligraphy, captured with a Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS lens.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Fujifilm XF 10-24mm at Mitama Festival 2018

    ByRohan Gillett July 10, 2026September 17, 2026

    Return to the Mitama Festival 2018 with the Fujifilm XF 10-24mm. See how a wide-angle lens handled the low-light challenges of that matsuri at Yasukuni Shrine.

  • Crowds photograph a winding path of glowing lanterns on temple steps during Zojoji Tanabata at twilight.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Zojoji Tanabata 2026

    ByRohan Gillett July 8, 2026September 17, 2026

    A photography review of Zojoji Tanabata 2026. It was a night of challenges shooting the Milky Way candles at Tokyo’s premier temple.

  • Dancers in traditional kimonos and woven straw hats perform with hands raised during the Koenji Awa Odori.
    Tokyo Events & Activities | Summer

    Photographing the Return of Koenji Awa Odori

    ByRohan Gillett July 5, 2026September 17, 2026

    Photographing Koenji Awa Odori 2023: Tips for capturing Tokyo’s massive dance festival with 12,000 dancers & 1 million spectators. See photos!

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

    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.

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