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  • 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 7, 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 7, 2026

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

  • 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 7, 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.

  • Five women in red festival attire pose for photos in front of a golden mikoshi during Tokyo’s Mitama Matsuri.
    Tokyo Events & Activities

    Mitama Festival 2025

    ByRohan Gillett June 28, 2026August 27, 2026

    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!

  • A golden mikoshi sits before a massive wall of glowing yellow paper lanterns at Mitama Festival 2017.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Mitama Festival 2017

    ByRohan Gillett May 14, 2026September 4, 2026

    Step into the glow of 30,000 lanterns at Yasukuni Shrine’s Mitama Festival 2017. A firsthand, showing Mikoshi parades & night photography tips.

  • Rows of glowing yellow lanterns with black calligraphy at the Mitama Festival at Yasukuni Shrine.
    Temples & Shrines | Tokyo Events & Activities

    Mitama Festival 2016

    ByRohan Gillett March 22, 2026September 8, 2026

    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.

  • A Mitsubishi Zero fighter plane with a silver propeller on display at the Yushukan Museum.
    Art/Culture

    Yushukan Museum

    ByRohan Gillett March 20, 2026September 4, 2026

    Explore Tokyo’s Yushukan Museum at Yasukuni Shrine. Discover rare military exhibits like Zero fighters & tanks. Get photography tips & rules.

  • A massive wooden torii gate frames the traditional main hall of Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine under a brilliant blue sky.
    Temples & Shrines | Photo Guides

    Yasukuni Shrine Photography Guide

    ByRohan Gillett March 19, 2026September 8, 2026

    Explore Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. A complete photographer’s guide to cherry blossoms, the Mitama Festival, Yushukan museum & travel tips for visitors.

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