The author describes a serene winter day in Tokyo, starting with a peaceful morning stroll and coffee at Blue Bottle in Shinjuku. The family splits, with some visiting Disney Sea while others explore Nakameguro and Daikanyama, enjoying trendy cafés and scenic riverside views. The day culminates at the lively Shibuya Scramble Crossing.
The family explores Akihabara, Japan’s Otaku culture hub, renowned for its colorful shops and vibrant atmosphere. After hours of excitement, they relax at Ueno Park, enjoying its serene environment. Their day ends with a mesmerizing sunset view from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building’s observatory, capturing unforgettable memories of the city.
On their second day in Tokyo, the family visited Sensoji Temple in Asakusa, enjoying early morning tranquility. They explored Nakamise Street’s shops before witnessing the temple’s rituals. Afterward, they took in panoramic views from the Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Center and strolled along the Sumida River, appreciating the scenic beauty.
The family visited Tokyo from December 14-20, 2025, excited to explore the city together. They arrived at Narita Airport on December 14 and stayed at Shinjuku Washington Hotel. After settling in, they explored Shinjuku and enjoyed dinner at Tonkatsu Niimura, capturing memorable photos during their evening stroll amidst vibrant neon lights.
The author reflects on their transition from using the Fuji XT5 back to the Sony A7CII, driven by a desire for more authentic photography. After becoming reliant on Fuji’s colors and recipes, they realized the importance of focusing on composition and light. The switch highlights their excitement about discovering new techniques and experiencing a learning curve with Sony’s system.
We took advantage of April 9 ( Bataan Day) being a national holiday to go to Makati for a family brunch at Spotted Pig (right across Yardstick) in Esteban, Legazpi Village. The food, coffee and ambiance were pretty good. Saw these luxury cars parked there so I just had to snap some shots. After our […]
Holy Week in the Philippines is a time for reflection and vacation. Many travel, transforming cities into quiet places. The author shares their experience in Clark, Pampanga, highlighting biking, swimming, and family gatherings. They reflect on the area’s development and express appreciation for the trip, mentioning photography with their Fuji XT5 camera.
One of my bucket lists is to be able to visit and see Mt Fuji. It has always been a dream of mine. As a photo enthusiast, I have always wanted to capture the majestic symbol of Japan through my lens. Mt. Fuji is an active volcano about 100 kilometers southwest of Tokyo. Commonly called […]
A day excursion to Nikko was one of the highlights of our Tokyo trip. Nikko is a small charming city located north of Tokyo in the Tochigi Prefecture. We joined a guided tour, traveling comfortably by bus from Shinjuku – a journey of just over two hours. We did make a short pit stop along […]
We started the day really bright and early as we wanted to enjoy the calm of Tokyo before the rush hour. Our agenda for the morning was to walk to the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. After an early breakfast at Starbucks, we walked to the garden, which was a 15–20-minute walk from our hotel. Even […]
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