Nezu Shrine Azalea Festival 2019
Photography from the Bunkyo Azalea Festival at Nezu Shrine. A look back on the 2019 event along with some thoughts for the future.
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A Photography Lesson from Jonanjima
Jonanjima Seaside Park for wedding photography? Discover surprising photography lessons from an unexpected shoot at this industrial Tokyo beach.
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Showa Memorial Park
Capture Tokyo’s natural beauty with our guide to Showa Memorial Park photography. Find the best spots for flower and landscape shots in Tachikawa.
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Jonanjima Seaside Park
Discover the best spots for Haneda plane photography at Jonanjima Seaside Park. Learn about gear, locations, and access.
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Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2021
Photographing the Kameido Tenjin wisteria in 2021 at sunset with views of Tokyo Skytree. Essential tips for photographers.
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Imperial Palace East Gardens
Escape to Tokyo’s Imperial Palace East Gardens. Explore historic Edo Castle ruins, Ninomaru Garden, and enjoy city views. A tranquil, free oasis.
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San-no-Tori 2020
Discover San-no-Tori 2020 at Shinjuku’s Hanazono Shrine. See photos of lucky kumade, the festival atmosphere, & learn about this Japanese event.
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Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine Plum Blossoms 2023
Explore Ushi-Tenjin Kitano Shrine in Tokyo. Learn its 12th-century origins and connection to Minamoto no Yoritomo, and enjoy its small plum blossom display.
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Inokashira Park’s Night Cherry Blossoms
Experience a surreal walk under night cherry blossoms at Inokashira Park. Discover ghostly, beautiful trees in Tokyo’s fading light from a 2022 visit.
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Pizza Slice Shibuya
Get your New York pizza fix in Tokyo at Pizza Slice, Shibuya! Authentic taste, foldable crusts, and fantastic weekday lunch value. Read our review.
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Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum
A Japan Open-Air Folk House Museum guide. Photography tips, how to get there, opening hours, & what to see at this traditional Japanese house collection.
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Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025
Here are the flowers from Hibiya Park Chrysanthemum Festival 2025. My story covers the displays & what to expect at Tokyo’s famous flower show.
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Asagaya’s August Tanabata
See the 2018 Asagaya Tanabata Festival, an August celebration in Tokyo. Discover giant paper-mâché dolls that fill a shopping arcade with color & creativity.
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Aviation Photography Practice at Haneda
I was working on improving my aviation photography at Haneda Airport. A look at capturing airliners, lighting tips, and top Tokyo spotting locations.
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A Rainy Day at Takahata-Fudoson
I was caught at Tokyo’s Takahata-Fudoson temple without an umbrella. See hydrangea & Jizo photos taken in the wet. A rewarding photography trip in 2022!
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Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020
A photographer’s view of Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Festival 2020. Explore gorgeous kengai, ozukuri, and other Japanese mums.
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Rikugien Gardens Autumn Illumination 2016
See Rikugien Garden’s autumn illumination in 2016. Tips for low light photography and managing crowds
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Nebuta at Yasukuni Shrine
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.
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Jindai Botanical Gardens Rose Festival 2020
See the beauty of the Jindai Botanical Gardens’ Rose Festival 2020. See photos, get insights, & discover Tokyo’s best rose garden for photographers.
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Tokyo Mitama Festival 2026
Photography from the 2026 Mitama Festival in Tokyo. Images of 30,000 lanterns, mikoshi, and wadaiko performances at Yasukuni Shrine.
