Bujin-ga is my new Japanese word. What about you, have you heard of it? It means samurai portraits. And Kanda Myojin, one of Tokyo’s most important shrines, had an exhibit of them. Luckily, cameras were allowed. The exhibition celebrated the 10th anniversary of the samurai painter Masayuki Kojo. He is a professional painter of Japan’s …
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I should have done this article a long time ago because Godzilla is a Tokyo icon. He’s been in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho since 2015, right after he turned sixty. I couldn’t turn up to take his photo on the big day. My first chance to get there was in 2019. Only I would turn up four …
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 …
Astro Boy used to be one of my favorite cartoons when I was a youngster in the 1970s. I watched him religiously on Saturday afternoons. But as I got older, I lost track of him for many years. But a few years ago, I found out he is in Takadanobaba these days. Yep, he has …
Odaiba’s Statue of Liberty is a popular tourist attraction. From the deck in front of it, you can enjoy great views of the city skyline, Tokyo Tower, and Rainbow Bridge. It provides so many chances to get some memorable photos. Everyone knows of the more famous statue in New York. Are they the same? No, …
The Maman spider sculpture by Louise Bourgeois is a famous landmark in Tokyo. You can find it under one of Tokyo’s tallest skyscrapers, Roppongi Hills. At 30 feet tall and 33 feet wide, it is tough to miss. It might not be the best place to meet someone who fears arachnids. But that is …
August 2016 saw Design Festa Summer + Gakuten at Tokyo Big Sight. The city had a massive art and entertainment show in Odaiba for a weekend. Creators and performers gave visitors so much to enjoy. I got many good photos that day. It was huge, and anyone could join. It wasn’t only professionals. People …
