Shinjuku Station
The world’s busiest train station always offer some nice photo opportunities.
Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan’s bustling capital, is a vibrant metropolis where tradition and modernity coexist in perfect harmony. The city offers everything from futuristic skyscrapers and neon-lit districts to serene temples and historic neighborhoods. Shibuya and Shinjuku pulse with energy, featuring world-famous landmarks like the Shibuya Scramble Crossing and bustling entertainment hubs, while districts like Asakusa preserve Tokyo’s cultural roots with Senso-ji Temple, the city’s oldest Buddhist temple. Akihabara is a paradise for tech enthusiasts and anime fans, while Harajuku and Omotesando showcase cutting-edge fashion and design. Tokyo’s green spaces, such as Ueno Park and the Imperial Palace gardens, provide peaceful retreats amidst the urban landscape. Food lovers can enjoy everything from Michelin-starred dining to street food, including sushi, ramen, and izakaya delights. With its efficient transportation system, unique attractions, and ever-changing skyline, Tokyo is a city that constantly surprises and captivates visitors from all over the world.
Here are some of the photos I captured during my visits. Enjoy your virtual tour!
Flower Macro
Walking around with a macro lens is a totally new experience for me. The tiniest flowers growing in a crack in the pavement suddenly becomes beautiful. It changes how you see things.
Food Bokeh
Yes the RF 50mm f/1.2L is big, heavy, and not cheap but no other lens can be that sharp wide open at f1.2 !
Evening Commute
Japanese people commuting back home in the evening. Look how clean the trains always are !
Coffee Time
Time for a delicious coffee at the New South Exit in Shinjuku.
Japanese Wedding
I have been many times to the Tokyo Daijingu shrine in Iidabashi but this is the first time I witness a traditional Japanese wedding there.
Pink Flower Macro
A few photos of a beautiful pink flower with my new macro lens. The closer you get, the narrower the Depth of Field and the more challenging it becomes to focus. These three shots below were focusing on the same point but the wind was gently pushing the flower back and forth.
Lunar Eclipse
That November’s full moon was the longest partial lunar eclipse in over 500 years. Thus, despite a bit of haze, I took the bazooka out, stood in the middle of the street and shot around 20 photos handheld (one stupid gaijin in the middle of the street is ok, but a stupid gaijin with a…
Ramen Macro
Little visit at the new Ramen place nearby with a macro lens. This RF 100mm is great.
Mario Kart
A few pictures of my beloved Mario Kart (from Tomica) with the RF100mm macro. Very different experience from the the EF version I had about 15 years ago: this one focuses just like any other non-macro lens I have – very fast. Besides, like any other RF L series lens I have, this one is…
Empty Yakiniku
The pandemic has done a lot of harm to the small restaurants in Tokyo. Quite a few places I know have closed, Big restaurants can survive but the little ones we all love, with good food, low prices and unique atmosphere have been hit the hardest.