Japan

Dates: 31st March - 24th April 2025

Locations: Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Himeji, Kobe, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Hikone, Otsu, Nara

Camera Equipment: Digital - Canon 700D + EF-S 18-135mm 3.5-5.6 IS USM Lens / Analogue - Ilford Sprite 35-II + Kodak ColorPlus 200

Japan, 2025. Seven cities across Honshu, from the neon density of Tokyo and the Shinkansen corridors of Nagoya to the temples of Kyoto, the castle at Himeji, and the sobering ground zero memorial in Hiroshima.

A public telephone booth with a green phone and an informational sign above it, enclosed by glass walls.
Nighttime urban street scene with parked cars, illuminated signs, and wet pavement reflecting city lights.
A bicycle parked on a wet path in a park with cherry blossom trees in full bloom and street lamps.
Cherry blossom branch with pink and white flowers against a white background.
City street view with trees on both sides, overhead power lines, buildings, and a tall tower in the background, overcast sky.
A person holding a pink umbrella and looking at their smartphone while standing on a wet sidewalk in an urban area with trees, buildings, and power lines, with a large tower in the background on a rainy day.
Close-up of pink flowers with droplets of water on petals and tree branch in the background.
Traditional Japanese pagoda with five stories and a yellow decorative spire on top, surrounded by trees.
Cityscape with traditional Japanese temple, pagoda, and modern high-rise buildings under cloudy sky, with busy street and cherry blossom trees in foreground.
A large statue of a chef with a mustache, smiling, wearing a tall white chef hat and a blue neckerchief, is on top of a building in an urban area.
City street with tall buildings displaying vertical Japanese signs, traffic light showing green pedestrian signal, and overcast sky.
A narrow city street scene in Japan on a rainy day, with pedestrians holding umbrellas, surrounded by closely packed buildings and overhead electrical wires.
Train traveling on elevated tracks above Ueno Station in Tokyo.
Decorated storefront with a large fish sculpture and Japanese lanterns.
A sign indicating that the emergency road is closed in the event of a major earthquake, featuring a cartoon fish with a smiling face.
A cityscape with a canal, multiple train tracks, and a train running above the waterway in a dense urban area.
Two workers wearing helmets and masks standing on a sidewalk at a construction site in an urban area in Japan.
Street view of a Japanese restaurant with potted plants, signage, and air conditioning units on the building facade.
A street scene featuring a tall utility pole with numerous power lines, a green brick building with Japanese characters on the side, parked cars including a gray convertible and white trucks, a white residential building with small windows, and a red
Urban street scene with pedestrians, trees, and tall buildings featuring large billboards, including a prominent 'Kouwa' sign. A traffic light shows green, and people are waiting at a crosswalk.
Low-angle view of a tall, lattice-style metal tower with an observation deck near the top, against a clear blue sky.
View of a cityscape with numerous high-rise buildings and skyscrapers under a partly cloudy sky.
A cityscape featuring a traditional Japanese-style castle with tiered green roofs amidst modern buildings and a mountain range in the background.
Cityscape with numerous buildings and skyscrapers, mountains in the background under partly cloudy sky.
Aerial view of a cityscape with tall modern buildings, a central park with trees, pathways, benches, and a fountain, under a clear blue sky.
Close-up of blooming cherry blossom tree with white flowers and blue sky in the background.
Traditional Japanese castle with tiered roofs and green-tiled eaves, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
Traditional Japanese castle seen through flowering trees with pink blossoms, under a blue sky with some clouds.
Cityscape with traditional Japanese houses and modern buildings, seen from across a river
A lush green Japanese pine tree growing among rocks in a Japanese garden with cherry blossom trees in the background.
A flowering tree branch with white blossoms against a clear blue sky.
City street scene with businesspeople walking across a crosswalk, surrounded by cars and trucks, tall buildings, and overhead power lines.
A police station with cherry blossom trees in full bloom in front of it, along with a police vehicle parked nearby and bicycles in the background.
A busy street in Japan with numerous hanging paper lanterns, signs in Japanese, and pedestrians walking along the sidewalk.
Exterior of a cafe with neon signage, plants, and a crosswalk in front.
A Spider-Man sculpture climbing a giant shell in an urban setting.
Tall yellow amusement park ride with a large smiling cartoon figure holding shopping bags, set against buildings with advertisements.
A busy urban canal scene with high-rise buildings on both sides, pedestrians walking along the waterfront, and boats on the water.
A large red octopus sculpture with glowing eyes, mounted on the exterior of a building, with a sign below it displaying Japanese characters and the words "Dotnbori Kukuru Tako-Yaki".
A giant red paper lantern shaped like an octopus with a cute face, hanging outdoors in an urban area with signage and buildings around.
Crowded shopping arcade with numerous signs and advertisements in Japanese and English, filled with many people walking through.
Busy shopping street in Japan with various signs, people walking, and bicycles parked.
A large billboard featuring a running man with arms raised, with Japanese characters on his chest, a red circle behind him, a blue background with white rays, and the Glico logo at the top. People are walking in front of the billboard in a busy stree
City street scene with a vintage illuminated sign for Dotonbori, Japanese characters, advertising signs for Asahi beer, and surrounding buildings.
A tall, steel broadcasting tower with an observation deck near the top, featuring Japanese signage and structures, set against a clear sky in an urban area.
Tokyo Skytree tower with Japanese and English signage for Osakagai and Shinsekai, shot from below against a clear blue sky.
View of a tall tower, likely the Kyoto Tower, framed by surrounding buildings against a clear sky.
Night view of a busy illuminated shopping street in an urban area, seen from a high vantage point.
Nighttime city street with illuminated Japanese-style signs and sculptures, featuring a large Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) lantern and traditional art elements.
Night view of a vibrant, illuminated shopping street with signs in Japanese and a tall tower lit in purple at the end.
A narrow alleyway at night with illuminated signs in Japanese, vending machines, and string lights overhead
Night scene of a narrow alley in Japan with illuminated signs advertising massage and sauna services, and bicycles parked on the side.
Night view of Osaka Shinsekai shopping street with illuminated signs and arches, people walking, and bicycles parked along the sides.
Two public telephones with green color inside glass enclosures are mounted on a wall next to potted plants and flowers.
Night scene of a narrow alleyway with illuminated Japanese lanterns, a vending machine, bicycles, and signs in Japanese characters.
Empty narrow alleyway illuminated by colorful neon lights at night in an urban area.
Traditional Japanese castle with green roof, surrounded by trees with autumn leaves, and modern high-rise buildings in the background.
Traditional Japanese castle on stone walls beside a calm moat, surrounded by trees.
Traditional Japanese-style building with tiled roof in front of modern skyscrapers.
A vintage-style telephone booth with glass walls and a black frame, situated outdoors among pink cherry blossoms and green trees.
Traditional Japanese castle with green roofs and gold accents, surrounded by green trees and cherry blossoms, under a gray sky.
City skyline with numerous tall buildings and skyscrapers against a gray sky, with green trees in the foreground.
A city skyline featuring modern and older high-rise buildings with a Ferris wheel in the distance, under a light gray sky.
Traditional Japanese castle with multiple green, white, and black tiled roofs, surrounded by trees with spring foliage.
A utility pole with multiple power lines, transformers, and electrical equipment against a blue sky.
Old traditional Japanese house with tiled roof in front of modern buildings and cloudy sky.
Street scene under a railway overpass with cars parked on the side, utility poles, and power lines, with a person riding a bike in the distance.
A quiet residential street with traditional houses, a leafless tree, and overhead power lines.
A street scene with a lamp post, a building with a green roof, a colorful cartoon monkey sign, and a tall industrial tower with a bridge connection, surrounded by trees and foliage.
A closed shop with a blue sign that reads TOYO TIRE. The shop is surrounded by various discarded items and blue tarps, with overgrown bushes in the background.
City skyline with numerous tall buildings viewed from a park with green trees in the foreground.
Pink flowers blooming on thin, dark branches with a blurred green and pink background.
Cherry blossom tree branch with white flowers against a clear blue sky.
Traditional Japanese temple with red bridge and lanterns, surrounded by trees.
Two small stone statues resembling monkeys or animals, dressed in colorful crocheted sweaters and hats, placed on a large flat stone with Japanese writing engraved on it. The background includes rocks, gravel, and a metal pipe.
Stone steps leading up a hillside lined with moss-covered stone lanterns and a small stone shrine, surrounded by dense green trees.
Stone statue of a standing bodhisattva outdoors, surrounded by cherry blossom trees and lush greenery.
Quiet city street with traditional Japanese houses, utility poles, and modern apartment buildings in the background.
Nighttime scene of a Japanese convenience store with illuminated signs, bicycles parked outside, and vending machines nearby.
Nighttime city street in Japan with illuminated signs, pedestrians, and cyclists.
A dark, empty street at night in an urban area with illuminated signs and buildings, some with lit windows, and bicycles parked along the sides.
Nighttime view of a building with a lit sign reading 'LAWSON STATION' and additional signs in Japanese, including a red sign indicating an ATM.
Nighttime street scene in an Asian city with brightly lit signs in Japanese, illuminated shopfronts, and pedestrians walking along the busy street.
Night scene of a busy city canal with illuminated buildings and signs in Japanese, crowded sidewalks on both sides, and a boat on the water.
Nighttime busy street scene in an Asian city with illuminated signs and crowds of people.
Urban street scene in Japan with a view of a traditional Japanese castle in the distance, vehicles including a bus, trucks, and cars, and buildings with Japanese signage on either side of the street.
Traditional Japanese castle with multiple tiers, surrounded by trees, under a cloudy sky.
Pink and white cherry blossoms on branches against a bright sky.
Japanese castle surrounded by blooming cherry blossom trees.
Japanese castle on a hilltop surrounded by cherry blossom trees in full bloom.
Urban cityscape with numerous buildings, hills, and mountains in the background, under an overcast sky.
Cityscape with modern buildings, a tower, and cherry blossom trees in the foreground, mountains in the background.
Traditional Japanese castle with white walls and dark tiled roof, surrounded by cherry blossom trees in full bloom, with modern buildings and green hills in the background.
Close-up of a traditional Japanese castle roof with ornate eaves, decorative dragon-like figures, and tiled roofing.
Traditional Japanese castle with pink cherry blossom trees and a stone wall in the foreground.
A traditional Japanese castle with white walls and black roof tiles, situated on large stone foundations, surrounded by trees.
A tall stone pagoda monument in front of a blooming cherry blossom tree in a garden.
A quiet street scene in Japan during spring, with cherry blossom trees in bloom, utility poles and wires crossing above, and a silver car parked on the side of the road.
A narrow uphill residential street in Japan with power lines and utility poles, surrounded by houses and trees, and a mountain in the background.
A hilly residential street in Japan with multiple utility poles and wires, houses on the side, and a view of a distant bridge over water in the background.
A city street on a hilly area with numerous power lines and utility poles, residential buildings on either side, and a view of the ocean and ships in the distance.
A hilly street lined with cherry blossom trees in full bloom, with pink flowers on the trees and petals scattered on the road. Power lines run across the scene, and multi-story buildings are visible in the background.
Statue of a warrior in traditional armor holding a sword, adorned with gold accents, on a stone pedestal with Japanese characters, surrounded by greenery.
View of a harbor with boats, buildings, and mountains in the background under a cloudy sky.
Scenic view of mountains and water with floating structures in a lake or ocean.
A red torii gate standing in the water near a sandy shoreline, with houses and lush green trees on a hillside in the background.
A young deer lying on the ground with small antlers
Residential rooftops with tiled roofs and mountains in the background
A deer standing under a tree near a stone wall. In the background, there is a traditional Japanese torii gate in a body of water, with green mountains and a partly cloudy sky.
A bronze guardian lion statue outdoors beneath a pine tree with mountain in the background.
A traditional Japanese stone lantern outdoors with a pine tree and blue sky in the background.
A traditional Japanese torii gate standing in the water, viewed through a hole in a stone structure.
A traditional Japanese torii gate standing in the shallow water of a bay, with a cityscape and mountains in the background.
City skyline with high-rise buildings across a river, trees lining the riverbank, and a bridge in the foreground.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, a partially ruined historic building with a skeletal dome on the roof, surrounded by green trees and a park.
A train crossing a bridge over a river with cherry blossom trees on the side and a person walking on a path beneath the trees.
Branches of a cherry blossom tree with pink flowers against a clear blue sky.
A train traveling on an elevated railway bridge with metal support beams and overhead electrical lines under a partly cloudy sky.
Tokyo Skytree tower seen behind electrical wires and city buildings, with blooming trees in foreground.
A traditional Japanese stone lantern partially obscured by green pine branches.
Japanese paper lanterns with calligraphy symbols hanging on a wooden frame.
Close-up of green maple leaves and small dark red flowers on a tree branch, with a blurry sky background.
A peaceful outdoor walking path shaded by lush green trees with dappled sunlight and a wooden fence on the right side.
Close-up of bamboo stalks in a bamboo forest.
A busy city street with pedestrians waiting at a crosswalk, buses, and cars in traffic, surrounded by buildings with electrical wires overhead.
A street in Japan with traditional wooden buildings, red paper lanterns hanging outside, and Japanese signs on the buildings and signs.
An orange Japanese post box standing on the sidewalk in front of a wooden building with a political campaign poster in Japanese. The poster features a man smiling.
Six women dressed in colorful kimonos standing in front of a shrine with cherry blossoms and traditional lanterns.
A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional buildings, a blooming tree in the foreground, and red bushes at the bottom under a cloudy sky.
Row of old residential houses in an urban area with modern high-rise buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.
A pathway lined with orange Japanese torii gates, each with black inscriptions, creating a tunnel-like effect at a shrine.
Stone statues, torii gates, and small shrines at a Japanese temple or shrine, with some statues wearing red bibs.
Cityscape with numerous buildings in the foreground and mountains covered with clouds in the background under a dark, cloudy sky.
A pathway lined with numerous orange torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine in Japan, with Japanese inscriptions on each gate.
A Japanese shrine with a red torii gate, moss-covered rocks, a frog statue with a decorative cloth, and red and orange lanterns and banners.
A row of orange Torii gates along a stone pathway surrounded by green trees at a Japanese shrine.
Row of traditional orange torii gates in a lush green forest, with moss-covered stone statues of foxes adorned with red bibs.
Multiple orange torii gates forming a pathway at a Japanese shrine, with steps leading up and greenery in the background.
Pathway through a series of traditional Japanese torii gates, with stone lanterns lining both sides, surrounded by lush green trees.
Close-up of a wooden torii gate with Japanese inscriptions carved and painted in black.
A row of orange torii gates with Japanese inscriptions inscribed in black.
A colorful koi fish with orange, black, and white markings swimming in dark water.
Bronze statue of a samurai riding a horse, wearing armor and a helmet with long, curved horns, set on a landscaped base with trees and cloudy sky in the background.
A traditional Japanese castle with a white exterior and black tiled roof beside a calm body of water, surrounded by trees and residential houses under a partly cloudy sky.
Cherry blossom trees in full bloom lining a park path with decorative lanterns featuring a cartoon character, a stone wall in the background, and a cloudy sky.
A decorative paper lantern hanging from a tree branch, decorated with pink cherry blossoms and a cartoon character wearing a Viking helmet, with Japanese text indicating a cherry blossom festival.
Japanese paper lantern with a cartoon cat and long yellow horn, hanging outdoors with cherry blossoms in the background.
Two ducks swimming in a pond with floating flower petals.
A tall, rust-colored metal clock tower with a modern design, situated in a park surrounded by trees and a stone wall.
An island in the distance with buildings and trees, surrounded by water and mountain ranges in the background under a cloudy sky.
Overcast sky over a body of water with distant mountains and a small island.
Agricultural landscape with cultivated fields, greenhouses, trees, and a traditional Japanese castle on a hill in the background under a cloudy sky.
View of a traditional Japanese castle on a hill, with cherry blossom trees, farm fields, greenhouses, and garden plots in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
Workers operating a small excavator on a farm with onion plants, surrounded by greenhouses and hills in the background.
Traditional Japanese house with tiled roof, surrounded by a white wall, small garden with blooming trees, and power lines overhead.
A quiet street scene with houses, power lines, and a blooming cherry blossom tree under a cloudy sky.
A small canal lined with cherry blossom trees in bloom on one side and a rusty metal building and concrete wall on the other side.
A blue train traveling on a railway track beneath a green pedestrian bridge, with cherry blossom tree in bloom and a cloudy sky in the background.
A two-story house with white walls and a blue tiled roof, situated on a street with a dark, stormy sky overhead.
Multi-story concrete building with multiple balconies, electrical wires, and a parking lot filled with various cars, under a cloudy sky.
A small restaurant with Japanese signage, located near train tracks and power lines, with residential buildings in the background under an overcast sky.
Japanese national flag with a red circle on a white background flying on a flagpole against a cloudy sky.
A bird of prey flying in a cloudy sky.
Close-up of a modern, teal-colored multi-story building with circular windows, balconies, and horizontal stripes.
Young deer standing on dirt ground near a tree with roots and a metal fence in the background.
Two young deer touching noses, facing each other
Close-up of a young deer with small antlers standing on a dirt path.
A young deer peering through green foliage in a forest.
Pink cherry blossoms on a tree branch with a traditional Japanese wall and green trees in the background.
Cityscape of a densely populated urban area with numerous buildings, roads, and a mountain range in the distance.
Sunset over a train station with electrical wires and infrastructure in silhouette.
A train traveling on an elevated track above a city street at sunset, with silhouetted buildings and power lines in the background.
A life-sized model of the Gundam robot from the Japanese anime, standing outdoors against a cloudy sky, with one arm raised.
Sign for Fujiya Books on a building, with a blue background, white lettering, and some electrical wires and a leafless tree nearby.
Street view with clothing store, bicycles, hanging pink and yellow banners, overhead power lines, and a lamppost in an urban area.
A street in Japan with utility poles, power lines, and people walking, some carrying shopping bags and umbrellas, lined with trees and buildings.
Small European-style shopping area with brick and pastel-colored buildings, a small arched bridge over a water canal, street lamps, and a clock tower, with decorative plants and a storefront with a teal awning.
Narrow alleyway in an urban area with storefronts, bicycles, signs, stairs, and tall buildings.
Street view of a storefront with a sign reading 'Tokyo Pork Bun' in English and Chinese characters. A food truck with an image of steamed pork buns is parked in front, and the building features brick and metal siding.
A busy city street with people walking and cycling as a train passes through a crossing, with various buildings and signs in the background.
City street scene with tall modern skyscraper, utility poles, and colorful signs in Japanese.
A quiet urban street scene in Japan with pedestrians walking, a cyclist riding with an umbrella, and overhead utility wires, with a '30' speed limit marking on the road.
A small campsite with an old, weathered RV and a white car parked on a patch of dirt, with apartment buildings and electrical poles in the background.
Traffic jam on a city street with tall buildings and the Tokyo Tower in the background.
Tokyo Tower with surrounding buildings and street signs in an urban cityscape.
A city skyline with numerous high-rise buildings, some under construction, against a cloudy sky.
Cityscape with various residential buildings, rooftops, and taller structures in the distance under a gray sky.
A green train navigating a bend on city tracks with overhead electrical wires and urban buildings in the background.
A row of colorful buildings by the waterfront with parked cars and scooters in front, and power lines overhead.
View of the ocean with three boats, surrounded by green hills and trees.
A tall observation tower with a spiral staircase is situated on a hill, overlooking a neighborhood with houses. The foreground shows a patio area with round tables, colorful umbrellas, and outdoor chairs surrounded by green trees and shrubbery.
Old abandoned building overlooking a lush, green hillside next to the ocean.
Rocky coastal area with a small inlet leading to the ocean, calm water, and a distant horizon with sailboats.
A tall observation tower with a lattice structure and an enclosed circular observation deck near the top, situated behind a residential building with balconies, under a clear sky.
A vintage ship named Hikawa Maru docked behind green bushes, with trees in the foreground and a clear sky in the background.
People gathered near a large red brick and yellow building with a black roof, situated along a waterfront with a grassy park area in front.
A large industrial crane at a dock with boats and ships in the background, during twilight or early evening.
Night view of a large illuminated suspension bridge over water with city lights in the background.
Nighttime scene of a vending machine in a park area surrounded by trees and illuminated by street lights.
A traditional Chinese archway at a busy city intersection with pedestrians and cars, with modern buildings in the background.
Cityscape with multiple colorful advertisements and signs on tall buildings, many in Japanese, in an urban area.
Large black monster head with sharp teeth and glowing yellow eyes, perched above a building.
Cityscape of Tokyo with tall skyscrapers, digital billboards, and a train on elevated tracks.
Narrow alleyway lined with small shops and restaurants, signs in Japanese and English, outdoor air conditioning units, overcast sky.
A crowded street scene with numerous signs in Japanese, electrical wires crisscrossing overhead, and a variety of neon and traditional signage in a dense urban area.
A street scene with various signs in Japanese and English, hanging lamps, and overhead wires, in a lively urban area.
Outdoor sign with Japanese text hanging on the side of a building with utility wires overhead.
A street sign with a red Sapporo beer logo at the top, a painted yellow smiley face with spiky black hair, a cigarette in its mouth, and the words "Hair of the Dogs" in bold yellow lettering below. There are various wires and building facades around
Night street scene in Japan with illuminated signs, cherry blossom decorations, and people dining outdoors.
Three yellow paper lanterns hanging with pink cherry blossom flowers and dark background.
Nighttime city street with illuminated signs and purple-lit lampposts, featuring Japanese characters on signs and a prominent red moon in the dark sky.
Night view of tall buildings with illuminated neon signs in Japanese, including yellow, white, and red characters, reflecting off glass windows on a city street.
Brightly lit illuminated sign with Japanese characters on a curved red border hanging above a city street at night.
Nighttime city scene with illuminated signs for various businesses, including a spa and sauna, game arcade, bowling, and restaurants, on a tall building in Japan.
Apartment building partially obscured by lush green trees against a clear sky.
Stone pathway in a lush green garden with trees and bushes
A traditional stone Japanese garden lantern surrounded by trees, bushes, and rocks in a lush garden setting.
Several multi-story buildings visible above a foreground of lush green trees and plants, with a clear sky in the background.
A large fish swimming in murky water, facing toward the camera with visible scales and fins.
A turtle with a grayish-brown shell and black and yellow striped skin resting on a rocky surface near water.
A small turtle with yellow and black patterned skin and shell resting on a concrete surface near water.
A traditional Japanese garden with a small arched wooden bridge over a pond, surrounded by manicured trees, shrubs, rocks, and a grassy hill with a stone pagoda on top, all set against a backdrop of dense green foliage and a clear sky.
A man and woman walking outdoors in the rain under an umbrella. The woman is wearing a polka-dotted dress, hat, and face mask, while the man is in a suit carrying bags. They are next to a stone-lined garden with greenery and purple flowers.
A large, gnarled pine tree with twisted branches over a pond in a lush green park.
A heron standing on rocks in a lush garden with pink azaleas, green bushes, and a pine tree.
A traditional Japanese stone lantern standing on a grassy area surrounded by green trees and bushes with pink flowers in the background under a clear blue sky.
Pink hydrangea flowers blooming among green leaves on a sunny day.
Two people sitting on a park bench under a flowering tree with pink blossoms.
Skyline view featuring a tall television or communication tower above green trees and residential buildings under a partly cloudy sky.
Tall modern skyscrapers viewed from the ground looking up, with a clear sky in the background.
Skyline view of a tall, modern office skyscraper with glass windows, against an overcast sky.
View of modern skyscrapers with glass and concrete facades in an urban cityscape under a clear blue sky.
A replica of the Statue of Liberty with the city skyline and a bridge in the background.
A colorful variety of tulips in a garden bed, including pink, purple, red, yellow, and orange flowers.
Large white Gundam robot statue standing outdoors against a building and blue sky.
Tokyo Skytree illuminated with pink, purple, and yellow lights at night, surrounded by city buildings.
A traditional Japanese pagoda surrounded by cherry blossom trees with pink flowers; green foliage and mountains in the background, under a blue sky.
A signpost with a blue and white sign that reads "L A Watson Station" and a Japanese sign below it with red characters.
Snow-capped Mount Fuji with pink cherry blossom tree in the foreground and clouds in the sky.
Traditional Japanese thatched roof houses with pink cherry blossoms in the foreground, Mount Fuji snow-capped in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
Snow-capped Mount Fuji with pink cherry blossoms in foreground and a partly cloudy sky.