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Kyoto
The next stop on our 2023 Cherry Blossom Photography Tour was Kyoto, the old capital of Japan and a city steeped in history, tradition, and breathtaking beauty. After a challenging start with the weather, we were greeted with sunny skies and blossoming sakura trees upon our arrival in Kyoto. However, with each passing day, the [...]
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Hokkaido
Sapporo Snow Festival is one of the most well known winter festivals of Japan. The first snow festival took place in 1950 with only 6 sculptures created by local high school students. It has now grown to attract over 2.7 million people each year and just like snow monkeys, Sapporo Snow Festival attracts many international [...]
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Tokyo
Back in March of 2023, I had the unique pleasure of guiding a photography tour in Tokyo during the cherry blossom season. This was the first cherry blossom tour I lead in Japan since covid so we were all super excited to be in Tokyo for Now, Tokyo in cherry blossom season is nothing short [...]
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May 25, 2026
Japan in May: Tokyo, Mount Fuji, Kanazawa, and Miyajima
Art and a home cooking lesson in Tokyo, flowers around Fuji, green gardens in Kanazawa, and an evening on Miyajima during our May 2026 journey.
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Apr 11, 2026
Japan in Spring: Cherry Blossoms, Kyoto, and Mount Fuji
Cherry blossoms in Hiroshima and Kyoto, rain on Miyajima, and a clear morning at Mount Fuji: photographs and reflections from our April 2026 journey.
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Nov 28, 2025
Japan in November: Autumn Leaves and Hands-On Experiences
Autumn color around Mount Fuji, an evening on Miyajima, and time for flower arranging, tea, and a working forge on our November 2025 Japan trip.
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