photography

Rainy day in Kyoto creates amazing photo of sakura above, below, and all around

Usually rain isn’t what you want when the cherry blossoms are blooming, but this is a very beautiful exception.

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We captured the Final Fantasy VII logo while photographing the starry sky on a Japanese island

This remote island might have the best night sky view in all of Japan–and we caught something incredible with our cameras!

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Often-overlooked castle in Japan looks so beautiful in the snow that we can’t take our eyes off it

Castle north of Tokyo looks like suibokuga artwork.

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Mt. Fuji schoolgirl photo models who charmed Japan years ago reunite to celebrate Coming of Age Day

Shizuoka road continues to be one of the most photogenic spots in all of Japan.

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Real-life Spirited Away train line found in Japan?

Waterside train route in rural Japan looks like a scene from a Studio Ghibli film.

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Japan’s chocolate mountains are a feast for the eyes AND a great prop for iPhone photographers

Mr. Sato finds a whole new way to play with his food.

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Calendar of photos from often maligned train otaku community to be sold by JR East

Finally, some train photography without any head trauma or swearing.

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Oshi stick for taking photos of photos of your favorite celebs and characters, selling at Daiso

Works great for dolls, figures, and models too.

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Amazing Japanese temple photo gives off strong final RPG dungeon vibes

It’s not the last boss that’s waiting inside, though.

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What’s it like to pole dance on a rooftop in Tokyo?

The truth behind these photos is not as glamorous as it seems.

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Amazing castle photo ever shows why you shouldn’t skip this often-overlooked part of Japan

Breathtaking night sky shows the beauty of this landlocked prefecture.

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Nephew receives SD card after his uncle passes away, finds treasure trove of gems from the past

Over 16,000 newly discovered photos show the beauty and hardships of old Japan. 

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No CG here! Clever camera trick has Ultraman towering over the buildings of a real Japanese city

The tokusatsu icon gets a visual boost from a Yokohama landmark.

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Travel off the beaten path to a secret spot in Japan where bamboo grows wild on an old train line

Like the bamboo grove in Kyoto, but with less tourists and more beauty. 

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Shikoku Island holds world landmark lookalike photography contest judged by AI

Many of the greatest places on Earth are all on one rural Japanese island.

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Girlfriend shows Gundam fan an extremely clever new way to photograph the life-size mech in Tokyo

Almost everyone takes their photos from right underneath the anime robot, but a little distance gives you a whole new perspective.

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Road in Chiba plagued by accidents involving shutterbugs seeking “Chiba-fornia” shots【Video】

Chiba-fornia dreamin’ on such a winter’s day.

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Studio Ghibli-themed photo contest is showcasing and giving away adorable Ghibli merch

”Metaverse”-style exhibition planned for entries to online photography competition.

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Step into a manga at Japan’s 2-D cafes in Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto

Magical cafes whisk you away from the harsh realities of 3-D living. 

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Mr. Sato turns into a historical figure through his first-ever wet plate photography session

The process was slightly grueling, but the results were well worth it!

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