Rikugien Gardens Light-Up (2026)
Get 8 insider tips for the 2026 Rikugien Gardens autumn light-up! Learn the best photo spots, how to avoid the crowds, and have a truly magical night in Tokyo.
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Mitama Festival 2025
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!
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Photographing Hakozaki Junction
Learn how to photograph Tokyo’s ‘Kraken.’ This guide gives the location, gear, and camera settings to capture epic light trails at Hakozaki Junction.
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Shinjuku at Night
Capture the neon glow of Shinjuku at night. See Kabukicho and Omoide Yokocho through a photographer’s lens. A few memories about the area from over the years.
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Remembering the Laser Beam View of Tokyo Skytree
Remembering the Azumabashi Overpass, a classic spot for photographing Tokyo Skytree. A look back at how the iconic ‘laser beams’ style photo was created.
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Tokyo Imperial Palace Winter Illumination Photos
See the Tokyo Imperial Palace winter illumination through my lens. Here are the gates and keeps on one early evening and why you need a tripod for this shoot.
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The Sompo Japan Building
My ultimate guide to photographing Tokyo’s Sompo Japan Building. Here is the photo spot, camera settings, with processing tips for great light trails.
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Zojoji Tanabata Festival 2022
Zojoji Tanabata Festival 2022 photos! See 3700 candles light up the temple like the Milky Way, with Tokyo Tower. A stunning Star Festival sight.
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Uonami Light Trails
Get Blade Runner vibes photographing Uonami’s neon signs in Shiinamachi, Tokyo. A unique spot for night shots & light trails.
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Koenji Awa Odori 2025
Photographing Koenji Awa Odori 2025 from a new perspective. See how switching from Konan Street to the shotengai arcade creates intimate, high energy dance shots.
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Caretta Shiodome Sky View Photography Guide
Discover Caretta Shiodome Sky View, a free 46th-floor space offering Tokyo Bay vistas perfect for night cityscapes of Rainbow Bridge and Odaiba.
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Does Tokyo Look Like Coruscant?
Does Tokyo look like Coruscant? Discover amazing panoramic views from I-Link Tower and judge the Star Wars comparison yourself. Photos included.
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Mitama Festival 2017
Step into the glow of 30,000 lanterns at Yasukuni Shrine’s Mitama Festival 2017. A firsthand, showing Mikoshi parades & night photography tips.
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Kurayami Festival
Experience the Kurayami Matsuri at Okunitama Shrine. Learn about the Hyottoko dancers, the Shishimai lion dance, and tips for low-light festival photography.
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The Colossal Fantasy Fortress of Akihabara
Photograph Akihabara’s illuminated “colossal fantasy fortress” at night! Find this unique spot near Bic Camera, see anime art, & get tips for great long-exposure shots.
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Rikugien Gardens Photo Guide
Discover Rikugien Gardens, a top Tokyo photo spot. Plan your visit to shoot historic beauty and autumn lights in a park created in Japan’s Edo period.
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Mitama Festival 2016
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.
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Shibuya Halloween 2017
Relive the chaos of Shibuya Halloween 2017. View our exclusive photo gallery of Mario Karts, Minions, and undead nurses taking over Shibuya Crossing.
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Asakusa Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2027
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.
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Shibuya Halloween 2017: A Party That Grew Too Big
Look back at Shibuya Halloween 2017, the legendary street party that became too big. Explore the costumes, crowds, and unique social buzz of a now-bygone era.
