Have you come across this building on Instagram? You probably have, but wont know exactly where it is. That’s because its a secret amongst instagrammers. Built in 1989 this is one of the most popular designers apartment in Tokyo. With a huge courtyard in the middle and a labyrinth like structure you can capture a lot of interesting shapes of …
Light trails are an amazing way to create a dynamic image. Although the colors of the city itself might be duller compared to other major cities of the world, but because there is a lot of movement in Tokyo incorporating the lights trails can really bring the picture to life. Here are some awesome spots to capture movement via light …
The design of the building was initially proposed by the late Zaha Hadid, but due to its high construction cost and inability to blend with the Japanese culture the design proposal was cancelled. Now the building is being designed by famous Japanese architect Kengo Kuma. He is well-known in the architectural world as an architect who utilizes traditional Japanese techniques …
There are numerous observation decks in Tokyo ranging from various heights. Some of them are free and others are paid observation decks. While the observation deck of the Tokyo Skytree is best in terms of height and the Tokyo Tower’s observation deck is a symbol of Tokyo, this particular observation deck is simply the most Instagrammable of all the observation …
Tokyo has arguably one of the most beautiful cityscape and skyline in the world. One of the things we definitely recommend doing during their visit to Tokyo is to view the city from up above, especially at night. Standing a few hundred meters above ground you feel the scale of the city in essence.
Asakusa is a district of Tokyo which has managed to preserve a lot of the elements that were present in the past decades. Here you will not find sleek skyscrapers or big intertwining bridges. Hence the walls you find here in this district and in this article all have a retro feel to them. Here are some photogenic walls in …
There are millions of stairs, escalators and elevators working simultaneously in sync. Combined with the fact that Tokyo is stylish and neon lit, these modes of vertical movements are designed rather stylishly. Here are 6 cool, stylish and photogenic stairs and escalators in Tokyo. It is recommended to use a widest angle lens you have possible to make the most …
There is a bizarre and almost myth-like store that sells glasses in Tokyo. The store used to be a second-hand recycling shop about ten years ago but it has reinvented itself and now limits to only selling glasses. Here, you can find sunglasses and prescription glasses dirt cheap. But the real aspect of this store that we want to share …
Shinjuku is one of the busiest downtowns in Tokyo. It is registered as a Guinness World Record as the worlds busiest transport hub with over 3.64 million people passing through here a day. There are about 63 entrance/exits for Shinjuku station and in one of these entrance is a hidden photo spot for photographers and instagrammers.
The Skytree is located in a comparatively suburban area and hence it stands out drastically in height when viewed together with its surrounding. During the night it is illuminated by thousands of LEDs creating a spectacle to see. Here are some secret and well-known spots to take a picture of this magnificent tower.
Ginza is the commercial capital of Tokyo and in turn of Japan. Every day during from 12:00 to 17:00 (until 18:00 from April through September), the main boulevard called the Chuo Dori is closed off to vehicular traffic and becomes a haven for pedestrians. This makes the area a great spot for street photography. In this article we will cover …
Harajuku and Omotesando is known as the one of the most stylish and hip places areas in Tokyo. Also known as the champs-élysées of Tokyo, this area houses many international brands and shops. So naturally this area also houses a lot of unique architecture and photography spots. In this article we will introduce you to some of the most iconic …