Okunitama Shrine’s 2023 Tori-no-Ichi festival
Join me on a visual journey through Okunitama Shrine’s 2023 Tori-no-Ichi festival. Unexpected delights and photographic wonders awaited.
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Unique Vending Machines in Tokyo – Unusual Discoveries
Explore unexpected treasures at some vending machines at a local Tokyo train station. Surprising products you might enjoy!
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Free observatory in Tokyo photo guide: Carrot Tower
Discover a great free observatory in Tokyo at Carrot Tower. It has breathtaking views of Shinjuku and Tokyo Tower. Perfect for photographers.
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Koenji Awa Odori 2023 – Tokyo’s biggest dance festival
Tradition and excitement at Koenji Awa Odori 2023. Dynamic performances and a vibrant atmosphere fill this amazing event. Click here for the photographs.
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Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2023: Captivating Moments
Look at photos of Shimokitazawa Awa Odori 2023. It’s a traditional Japanese dance extravaganza in Tokyo’s hippest neighborhood.
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Asagaya Tanabata Festival returns for summer 2023
The star of the show – Orihime. The 67th Asagaya Tanabata Festival is back after a four-year break. The event, held at the height of summer, has been an ongoing tradition since 1954. Well, due to the pandemic, it did have a hiatus. Anyway, it is here again and drawing huge crowds even in the
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Kisshoin is for when I don’t have time
Kisshoin temple’s main hall Kisshoin is close to my house. It’s on the south side of Takaido Station, and I’m on the north. It’s a small place but worth checking out if you are into temples. While I’m not a regular photographer at this one, I drop in when I am nearby or don’t have
Hinamatsuri 2023 at Keio Plaza Hotel
Hinamatsuri 2023 was good! I went to Shinjuku Keio Plaza Hotel in Shinjuku for it. Here are my photos of the dolls.
Igusa Hachimangu – a photographer’s guide
Igusa Hachimangu is another Tokyo shrine I love. It serves community needs. But there is enough to interest photographers.
Setsubun at Zojoji Temple in 2023
Setsubun is popular in Japan. It comes in February. And guess what? I’ve been here for thirty years and have never done it. Are you shocked? I’m sure is. But it’s true. But this year, the stars aligned. I had a day off and Zojoji temple would celebrate it. That’s where I went. By the