Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2017
See Tokyo’s Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2017! Marvel at colorful, giant papier-mâché dolls in Suginami’s Asagaya Pearl Center shopping arcade.
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Jindai Botanical Gardens
Explore Jindai Botanical Gardens, famed for its magnificent rose garden & diverse seasonal flowers. A top Tokyo flower photography spot.
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Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2024
Experience Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2024. See how AI Denoise solves low light challenges for festival street photography.
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Asagaya Tanabata Festival Guide
Experience Tokyo’s Asagaya Tanabata Festival! See incredible papier-mâché figures (haribote) of pop culture icons like One Piece. A unique August celebration.
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Fujifilm XF 10-24mm at Mitama Festival 2018
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.
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Golden Hour Futsal on Tokyo Bay
Capture the energy of mixed futsal at MIFA Football Park. See golden hour sports photography of high-skill play on Tokyo Bay under the perfect lighting.
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Todoroki Valley
Capture the beauty of Todoroki Valley, Tokyo’s urban oasis. A photography guide to its waterfall, temple, and short nature trails near Shibuya.
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Zojoji Tanabata 2026
A photography review of Zojoji Tanabata 2026. It was a night of challenges shooting the Milky Way candles at Tokyo’s premier temple.
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Shibuya Mikoshi Parade 2025
Experience the Shibuya mikoshi parade for Konno Hachimangu Festival 2025. See the Dogenzaka view and get a unique look at the event.
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Samurai Festival 2024
Capture Tokyo’s Samurai Festival 2024. A photographer’s look at sword fights, Onna-musha, and Sengoku era shows at Ueno Park.
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Photographing the Return of Koenji Awa Odori
Photographing Koenji Awa Odori 2023: Tips for capturing Tokyo’s massive dance festival with 12,000 dancers & 1 million spectators. See photos!
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Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2023
I was finally at Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2023. After a five-year wait, I was finally back. The sound of taiko drums echoed through the narrow streets I hadn’t walked on since 2018. This wasn’t just any festival but an explosion of noise, color, tradition, dance and music. For a photographer, it was a dream and…
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Kameido Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival 2021
A visit to the Kameido Tenjin Shrine Chrysanthemum Festival in 2021 left me with mixed feelings. The shrine is renowned for its wisteria and plum blossoms, but the autumn floral display, though pleasant, didn’t reach the same heights. It prompted a reflection on what could have been. For those unfamiliar with Kameido Tenjin, a grand…
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Shimokitazawa Awa Odori Photography Guide
Every August, the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori brings energy, dance, and music to Tokyo’s summer. It’s one of my favorite night events in the city. The locals turn out in droves to provide a festival with an incredible, welcoming atmosphere. I often look back at the photos I took in 2023, and they always remind me…
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Bujin-ga: Masayuki Kojo’s Samurai Portraits
This article was originally written in 2022 (on the now defunct Tokyo-in-Pics.com) to cover Masayuki Kojo’s stunning “Preparation” exhibit at the Kanda Myojin shrine. While the exhibit has concluded, the art of Bujin-ga (samurai portraits) and the incredible work of this artist continue to captivate audiences. This updated post serves as an introduction to Masayuki…
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Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2018
Kameido Tenjin Wisteria Festival 2018 taught me a valuable lesson in photography: sometimes, you can’t win. A sudden warm snap coaxed the delicate wisteria into an early bloom, catching many, including myself, by surprise. Though the festival was scheduled to run until May 6th, by the time I arrived on April 22nd, the famous cascading…
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Kanda Matsuri 2025
A photographer’s first Kanda Matsuri! Learn about this historic Tokyo Shinto festival, its key events, and get practical photo tips for your visit.
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Kameido Tenjin
Step into Kameido Tenjin, the shrine immortalized by Hiroshige! Discover stunning wisteria, drum bridges & Skytree views. A photographer’s delight.
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Kitanomaru Park
A photographer’s guide to historic Kitanomaru Park near Tokyo’s Imperial Palace. Learn the best seasons (cherry blossoms!), what to shoot, & if it’s a must-see.
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Blue Impulse: Shooting the Paralympic Flyover in Tokyo
See Japan’s Blue Impulse aerobatic team fly for the Tokyo Paralympics! Photos & insights into photographing the Kawasaki T-4s despite challenges.
