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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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Jul 1, 2023
Concluding our Photo Tour: Cherry Blossoms and Mt. Fuji at Fuji Five Lakes
Our 2023 Cherry Blossom Photography Tour culminated at our final destination, Fuji Five Lakes. This region contrasts the geography of our previous Fuji stop, Shizuoka, offering distinct views and experiences of Japan’s most revered peak, Mt. Fuji. Nestled in the northern foothills of the mountain, the Five Lakes area provides a tranquil, picturesque setting, with [...]
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Jun 30, 2023
The Old Capital in Bloom: Experiencing Kyoto during Cherry Blossom Season 2023
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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Jun 27, 2023
Capturing the Ethereal Beauty of Himeji Castle with Adobe Photoshop’s AI Generative Fill
I’m excited to share with you a delightful, tech-fueled adventure that we recently undertook amidst the cherry blossom season in Japan. The stage? The majestic Himeji Castle, a historical fortress that never fails to awe with its imposing architecture and timeless allure. Now, imagine this already stunning castle framed by a plethora of cherry blossoms [...]
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