I’ve been to Yushima Seido many times. But, 2021 was my first time there in autumn. I was pleasantly surprised. Around me were black walls. Above them were the yellow leaves of the ginkgo trees. Overhead were blue skies with a few clouds. Everything was perfect. I had the conditions to take the photographs I …
Shinagawa Shrine is near Shinagawa Station. You’d think both would be in Shinagawa Ward. Well, the station is in Minato Ward. Did you know that? It is a funny fact. Let’s get back on track and talk about the shrine. Shinagawa Shrine is a good place for photographers. I wouldn’t place it up there with …
I went to a Tori-no-Ichi festival at Hanazono Shrine in 2020! This event had been on my bucket list for a long time. It was a night of color and festival fun. For photographers, it is amazing. Tori-no-Ichi means “rooster market.” It started a long time ago when farmers gave a chicken to their local …
In Tokyo, there are many observatories to enjoy some fantastic city views. Many have something unique. So does Fuji Television’s Hachitama Observatory. It is on top of a TV station. From it, you can enjoy the waterfront, Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo Tower, and the rest of the city skyline. It’s pretty incredible. Rainbow Bridge dominates the …
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Omiya Hachimangu is one of my favorite shrines in Tokyo. It is in Suginami ward, where I live. If you wanted to see something “local,” it would be a good choice. I like to think of it as one of the city’s lesser-known treasures. There is a lot to see. Being in the suburbs, amongst …
Atop one of Tokyo’s oldest skyscrapers, Sunshine 60, is the Sky Circus Sunshine 60 Observatory. At two hundred and fifty meters above the ground, it offers a 360⁰ view of the city. I enjoy it even with its quirks. Photographers should enjoy it. At first glance, the views from its windows are very panoramic. In …
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TeamLab Borderless was the world’s first museum dedicated to digital art. It’s not the typical type with fixed exhibits. This one is full of brilliant, colorful displays in a state of constant motion. You can understand why the Instagrammer and smartphone generation loves it. Technologically, it’s incredible. The 10,000 square meter space uses projectors and …
Caretta Shiodome Sky View offers some good Tokyo Bay views. If you want to enjoy some cityscapes of the city, it is one of the best places to go. It is particularly good at night! Make sure you take a camera with you. I have to say, it’s not a real observatory. It consists of …
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I discovered Nogi Shrine in a roundabout way. Many years ago, I enjoyed a pleasant walk through Aoyama Cemetery with a friend. She knew I liked military history and pointed out one grave. It was for a general, Maresuke Nogi. He fought during the Russo-Japanese war of 1904-1905 and, years later, committed suicide. He was …
Sky Garden sits atop YokohamaLandmark Tower. It’s about a forty-minute train ride from Shibuya. While that might be a little far for some, I think it is worth going for its amazing views. Cityscape photographers will love it. And it is probably the most photographer-friendly observatory in Japan! The observatory is atop the Yokohama …
