Hi, I’m Rohan Gillett. While I’m originally from Australia’s Sunshine Coast, my real story began in 1991 when I first set foot in Tokyo. I came for a visit and, like so many others, I simply fell in love and never left.
For over three decades, I’ve dedicated my time to exploring this incredible city. From the neon-drenched arteries of Shinjuku to the quiet, lantern-lit alleys of Kagurazaka, I’ve walked countless miles, always with the goal of understanding its pulse. Tokyo is a living entity—constantly evolving and revealing new secrets. My passion is discovering them.
After twenty years of exploration, I realized that my memories weren’t enough. I felt a need to share the Tokyo I knew with the world. In 2011, I started a blog, but words alone couldn’t capture the city’s energy. Photography became a necessity.
I bought my first serious camera and embarked on a new journey: learning to capture light, shadow, and emotion. While my work has been featured professionally and I’ve built a following through platforms like Instagram, I still consider myself a dedicated student of the craft. With a city as dynamic as Tokyo, and an art form as deep as photography, the learning never stops.
My gear and recommendations
Many people ask about the tools I use. I currently shoot with the Canon system, having previously used Fujifilm, Sony, and Pentax.
If you’re looking to buy camera gear in Tokyo, I can’t recommend MapCamera in Shinjuku highly enough. They have been my trusted source for new and used equipment since 2017, and their service and trade-in values are outstanding.
Join me on the journey
My goal with this website is to create a window into the real Tokyo. If you enjoy my work and want to support this mission, please consider visiting my Support page. Every bit of help allows me to dedicate more time to capturing and sharing the magic of this city.
Thank you for being here.
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