The snow city
Sapporo is the only major city in the world with a population of more than one million that has an annual snowfall of more than 5 meters. I have visited …
The first heavy snow in Sapporo
The temperature began to drop rapidly in the early evening, and the light rain that had been sprinkling in the afternoon turned to snow before I knew …
Toji Pagoda light trails
This is probably the best spot in Kyoto to capture light trails. Thanks to my wife for recommending it to me. Otherwise, I probably never would …
Parked by the temple gate
My car appears in this photo not only because I think it looks awesome, but also because it provides further justification to …
Commute through suburbia
Sometimes I think my neighborhood in Yamashina Ward has it all: urban conveniences, nature, modernity, and tradition. That thought crossed my mind as …
Hankyu Arashiyama Line
I don’t make it out to the west side of town so often. One thing I like out here is the simple yet sophisticated livery on the Hankyu trains. In contrast …
Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara
During an evening stroll through Nakajima Park, an urban green space rich in nature, I happened to come to the entrance of Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara. It must …
Late autumn festival
Hokudai Konyousai is a late autumn festival that lights up the golden-leafed ginkgo trees on the Hokkaido University campus. People know that when these …
Kamogawa dating scene
Kyoto is an old city, founded over 1,200 years ago, but it’s also a young city, being home to a number of universities. The banks of the Kamo River are a popular spot for …
Bottles, up close and personal
While the return of inbound tourists is a boon to local businesses in Kyoto, unless you’re purposely trying to get a crowd of people in your shot …
Pontocho puddle
I’ve walked with my camera along the Kamo River and through the Pontocho area many times by now, so now the challenge is to …
Kyoto Station mountain view
There’s a place on a mountain on the east side of Kyoto called Shogunzuka that offers a fantastic view of the city, but it’s only open during …