Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2019
Photos of the 2019 Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition. Technical tips for ogiku displays, camera settings, and Tokyo viewing locations.
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Miyazaki Ghibli Clock
Photograph the Miyazaki Ghibli Clock in Tokyo. Get performance times and lighting tips for this steampunk landmark in Shinbashi.
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Yushima Tenjin Chrysanthemum Festival Photography
Photographing the 2021 Yushima Tenjin chrysanthemum festival with Fujifilm gear. Explore kengai and ozkuri displays at this Tokyo shrine in autumn.
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Miyamasumitake Shrine
Discover Miyamasumitake Shrine, a Shibuya gem guarded by rare Japanese wolf statues. Find this oasis nestled between skyscrapers and uncover its unique story.
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Koishikawa Botanical Garden
Explore Koishikawa Botanical Garden, Tokyo’s oldest botanical research park. A quiet haven for flora, history, and photography away from the tourist crowds.
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Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower
Photograph the Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower in Shinjuku. A guide for photographers exploring Tokyo’s most unique skyscraper and modern design.
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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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Iruma Air Show 2024
A practical review of the Canon EOS R5 in the field. Observations on autofocus performance and handling during the JASDF Iruma Air Show 2024.
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Yoyogi Park Cherry Blossoms 2023
Capture Yoyogi Park cherry blossoms 2023 with the Fujifilm 10-24mm lens. Learn about the weekday crowds, hanami culture, and shooting in unpredictable Tokyo weather.
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Nakagin Capsule Tower
Nakagin Capsule Tower is gone, but photos preserve this Tokyo icon. Discover photography’s vital role in documenting history & lost architecture.
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Iron as Art
At Yokota Base’s US-Japan Friendship Cup 2025 bodybuilding competition, athletes were artists. See how the results of masters sculpting their bodies with the art of iron.
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Autumn Jingu Gaien Ginkgo Trees and Supercars
Experience the autumn magic of Jingu Gaien’s Ginkgo Avenue! See the crowds, supercars, and golden leaves. Get tips for your next Tokyo visit.
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Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemum Exhibition 2021
A perfect autumn day at the Shinjuku Gyoen Chrysanthemums 2021. View my photo gallery and discover a fascinating horticultural secret.
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Tokyo’s Mystery Deepens: A Review
Can a bug on a train explain the Japanese psyche? Read my review of Michael Pronko’s ‘Tokyo’s Mystery Deepens’, a collection of essays for expats & travelers.
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Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park Photo Guide
Discover Tokyo Port Wild Bird Park, a 200-species sanctuary near Haneda. A complete photo guide to birding, observation huts, and access tips for photographers.
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Kaminarimon: Sanja Festival 2026
A photographer’s account of Sanja Matsuri 2026 at Kaminarimon. Learn about GPS tracking for mikoshi, neighborhood shrines, & changes to the festival.
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Japanese Women’s Cricket under Cherry Blossoms
A sports photographer’s dream: the Japanese women’s cricket squad national trials in 2021 with a Fujifilm X-T3 & 100-400mm. Cricket under cherry blossoms.
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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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Sanja Festival 2025 with the Canon R5
Sanja Matsuri 2025: Photos & Canon EOS R5 performance review. Discover why this camera still shines for festival photography in Asakusa, Tokyo.
