Kids love Tokyo’s Fire Museum. It has exciting stuff like fire engines and helicopters and tells of the city’s struggle with fire. Best of all, it is FREE. And if you have a camera, you can also get a few nice pictures! The museum is easy to find. It’s next to the Yotsuya-sanchome subway station. …
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The 2022 plum blossoms at Hanegi Park were excellent. They put some life back into Tokyo. It was a sign winter would soon be over. Plus, the weather was great. It was a great morning of photography. There was only one disappointment. Clouds covered the horizon, so we couldn’t see Mount Fuji. Did you …
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Where is the best free observatory in Tokyo? It is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku. At 243 meters in height, it is one of the city’s tallest and most iconic buildings. Some people say it looks like a gigantic computer chip or Gothic cathedral. It mightn’t be as high as Tokyo Tower or …
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The 2017 Inokashira Park cherry blossoms were the best I had ever seen up until that year. And it was the first time I had photographed them on a weekday. Unfortunately, I didn’t have much time there as I worked in the afternoon. So, it was a shoot and scoot photo session. I got the …
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 …
The first time I went to Hie Shrine was for its 2016 Sanno Festival. While the event went for eleven days, I only attended on a Sunday. It’s very traditional and colorful, which makes it perfect for photographers. By the way, have you visited Hie Shrine? It is on the top of a hill. To …
Shinjuku Gyoen is a popular park in Tokyo. It is a great place to rest and relax even though it is near one of the world’s busiest train stations. But for photographers like me, it is a terrific place. You can find something interesting there for every season. The park is spacious. With its natural …
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 …
People often ask me about my favorite places in Tokyo. I always tell them Aoyama Cemetery. It has everything. You can do photography, learn local history, or enjoy a walk there. For photographers, it is the closest place to heaven. A brief history of Aoyama Cemetery The Aoyama family once owned the land, hence the …
The Japanese Sword Musem is about the bladed weapons of the Samurai. In particular, it is about their artistic …
