#photography
Articles tagged photography.
A day in Kyoto: Fushimi at dawn, Pontochō at dusk
A twelve-stop timed itinerary through a single day in Kyoto — from torii gates at first light to a narrow lantern alley at nightfall.
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Dispatch N° 001: The quiet months in Kyoto
A dated report from late January in Kyoto — empty trains, moss gardens before the wet season, and three temples that slip off the high-season routes.
6 min read
Best photography spots in Tokyo for first-time visitors
A focused starter circuit through Shibuya, Ginza, and the museum quarter — the places that reward a first-time photography trip to Tokyo and reliably produce good frames.
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Planning a photography itinerary — 10 days across Japan
A day-by-day photography itinerary across Japan covering Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara with golden-hour timing, gear notes, and transit logistics.
4 min read
Camera gear shopping in Japan — Nikon, Canon, and Fujifilm on home turf
A guide to buying camera gear in Japan where Japanese brands are cheapest, covering electronics districts, tax-free tips, and Japan-exclusive models worth hunting.
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Yokohama photography walk — Tokyo's underrated alternative
A photo-walk itinerary through Yokohama covering the waterfront warehouse district, Chinatown, Yamate Bluff, and Minato Mirai skyline — all within a single walkable day.
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Photography etiquette in Japan — what every visitor should know
A practical guide to photography etiquette in Japan covering temple restrictions, street photography norms, drone laws, and cultural expectations that differ from Western practice.
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Tokyo camera shops for film photographers — Map Camera, Lemon-sha, and more
A guide to Tokyo's best camera shops for film photographers, covering the Shinjuku used-camera district, Ginza specialist dealers, and tips for buying vintage lenses.
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First-timer's guide to photographing Kyoto's temples
A photographer's guide to Kyoto's most photogenic temples and shrines, with golden-hour timing, crowd-avoidance strategies, and gear recommendations for each location.
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