Imagine a traditional mikoshi parade taking over the streets in front of Shibuya’s iconic 109 department store. See my photos from the vibrant 2025 Shibuya Konno Hachimangū Festival and experience the energy of the huge crowd.
For photographers seeking the perfect Japan photo opportunity, the 2025 Asakusa Bon Odori was it. A huge crowd, dancers in colorful yukata, and magical golden hour light made for an unforgettable shoot opposite Sensoji Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate. Here’s how I captured it…
The 2025 Asakusa Samba Carnival was a scorcher in every sense. The summer heat was intense, and so was the dancing from 5,000 performers across 17 teams. For a photographer in the crowd, however, the most powerful tool wasn’t a lens—it was a simple smile.
I’ve always shot the Koenji Awa Odori from the same location, along Konan Street. In 2025, I changed my mind and headed to the Koenji Pal shopping street. It offered a completely different perspective. The change brought me out of my comfort zone and got me new photos of an
The Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2025 is a great event. I’ve been to it before, and I had already chosen my perfect starting position. My initial choice turned out to be my fatal mistake, photographically speaking. Learn what it was here.
Giant papier mache characters fly overhead every August in one of Tokyo’s most beloved summer festivals. See how Asagaya’s Pearl Center Shopping Street celebrates the Tanabata Star Festival in my image gallery.