Tokyo Night Photography at Rikugien Gardens
Rikugien Gardens’ autumn illumination returned in 2022! See photos from this surreal Tokyo event and get tips for visiting and photographing the park.
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First-Time Birdwatching at Kasai Rinkai Park
Kasai Rinkai Park offers great views & bird photography (great egrets, grey herons & more!). Discover the locations & what I learned on my 1st trip.
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Emperor Naruhito’s 2025 New Year Greeting
See New Year Greeting photos of Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace. A 2025 guide on security, crowds, and the best camera lenses.
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Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2024
Explore Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2024 through street photography. See giant papier-mâché figures and traditional Tokyo food stalls.
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Shinjuku Godzilla Head
Visiting Tokyo? Discover the Shinjuku Godzilla head statue. Get tips for photographing the King of Monsters atop the Toho Building.
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Shinjuku Gyoen 2022 Chrysanthemum Festival
Chrysanthemum photography at Shinjuku Gyoen in 2022. See the Ozukuri domes, Ogiku, and Kengai flowers that park is famous for.
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Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025
My perfect spot at the Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025 turned into a fatal mistake. Learn from my complacency and the valuable lesson I learned that night.
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Kingfishers at Zenpukuji Park
A guide to birdwatching in Tokyo’s Zenpukuji Park. Find kingfishers and more at this hidden Suginami gem. Free, local, and perfect for wildlife photographers.
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Nakano-Dori Cherry Blossom 2019
View 2019 photos of Nakano-Dori’s cherry blossoms in Tokyo. That year made me realize I was learning photography the hard way.
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Maeda House
Tokyo’s Maeda house in photos. Explore this classic Tudor-style mansion of a Japanese army general that brought some English grandeur to the city.
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Aikido at Hama Rikyu: The Shogun’s Park
See photos of the 2023 Hama Rikyu aikido martial arts display, part of Tokyo’s New Year celebration at scenic Hama Rikyu Gardens.
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Bon Odori 2025 at Asakusa’s Kaminarimon Gate
Photos and tips from Kaminarimon Bon Odori 2025. See photos with ideas on lighting, ISO settings, and lenses for capturing the dancers and lanterns.
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Jindai Botanical Gardens Autumn Rose Festival 2021
A look back at the Jindai Botanical Gardens Rose Festival 2021. Explore the rose photography, the solitude, and the beauty of Tokyo’s premier floral event.
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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.
