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Street photography isn’t technically illegal in Japan, although the “unwritten” rules of Japanese society often make photographing a stranger unadvisable. Take pictures anywhere-and, if you can, everywhere-in Japan. Fuji, and from the tropical beaches of Okinawa to the frozen peaks of Hokkaido. Japan is a photographer’s paradise, from cities like Tokyo and Osaka, to rural areas like the Japanese Alps to the lowlands beneath Mt. Contact me today! Other FAQ About Japan Photography Where can I take pictures in Japan? Looking for a Japan location photographer? Whether you need a Tokyo location photographer or one for elsewhere in Japan, I’m your man. Namely, you should know that cameras are actually pretty affordable in Japan, so if you don’t have the one you want, I’d recommend that you spend an evening at a BIC Camera location in Tokyo or Osaka to kick off your trip. With this being said, I’ll echo what I said above-you need a “real” camera, preferably a DSLR or mirrorless, and several lenses-and I’ll do you one better. However, the equipment you choose for your Japan photo tour may vary. I travel with the sturdy MeFoto Backpacker tripod, which conveniently folds down to just 12″, as well as several Nikon ML-元 remotes and more spare batteries than I could ever need on a single trip. Personally (and this is not an endorsement-I don’t even have an affiliate link!) I use the Nikon D750, with 28-300mm zoom and 35/50mm prime lenses (also by Nikon) and a Tokina 16-28mm wide-angle lens. With this being said, not all cameras are created equal-not even the many fabulous ones that are made in Japan! If you’re a photographer, Japan is an even more amazing place to travel than it ordinarily is. Love what you’re seeing? Email me to purchase rights to use photos I’ve already taken-or commission shots customized to a destination, experience or mood of your choice. *Fun fact: I took every photo you see of me on this website myself!

Go back to Japan as often as you can, in different destinations and different seasons!.

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Be a vicious but fair critic of your work, and delete all but the very best shots.

Spend “bad light” hours eating, doing indoor activities, processing photos.

Say “yes” when you have the opportunity to visit a unique or even dangerous place.

Visit top attractions just before sunset or after sunrise.

Dress and groom yourself well if you plan to take self-portraits.

Travel with a tripod (and remote) for night photography and self portraits*.

Buy a real camera (either a DSLR or mirrorless)-and several lenses.

Some of my best advice includes, but is not limited to, the following: Top Japan Photography Tipsįrom best practices for Tokyo night photography, to ways of finding the special details that make each of Japan’s countless temples stand out from one another, I’ve learned countless priceless things about photographing Japan. I have no less than 15 trips mapped out between now and the end of 2020-and if I’m honest, I would expect that number to grow rather than shrink. Likewise, it is my desire to see as many of the colors and textures in my photography of Japan as possible that motivates the pace and extensiveness of my continued exploration. No matter when you’re visiting this page, however, I can assure you of one thing: You’ll never see Japan the same again. I’ll let you know the most popular destinations and experiences for photographing Japan, as well as some that might’ve slipped your mind until now.Īs time progresses and my understanding of Japan grows, I’ll adjust the photos I’ve curated for you, as re-calibrate the language that accompanies them.

Over the next few paragraphs, I’ll not only share dozens of beautiful pictures of Japan (and, where relevant, the stories behind them), but shed light on tips, tricks and techniques that will help you up your game as well.

From landscape shots of sakura and autumn leaves, to portraits of performers and people on the streets, to abstract photos that deconstruct their subject, forcing even frequent Japan travelers to expand the limits of their imagination, I haven’t so much documented Japan as I have created a personalized version of it.

My Japan photography has played a key role in telling stories from my dozens of trips to the country.