I’ve been 10 times to Japan so far (from 2006 to now) and I always feel an intense need to go back. There are many reasons to go to Japan:
- Japan is unique (culture, city, people, etc.)
- Japan offers unlimited photography opportunities in every season (except may be summer)
- Japan is probably the best place on the Earth to eat well, tasty and healthy
Quick Facts
- Population: 126 Million
- Capital: Tokyo (38 Million people living in the urban area)
- 3rd Economy in the World
- HDI: very high 0,909 (19th)
- Currency: Yen (1€ = 125 Yen)
- Flight from Europe: from 500€ Round-Trip
- Best Periods to visit: April, November (but also Winter)
The map shows the different places I have visited in Japan so far… You can see that I still have a lot to discover!!!
You will find bellow photo reportages and articles regarding my different journeys in Japan. There are not very consistent since I’ve been traveling to Japan since 2006 and at this time I was only an amateur photographer and a tourist. I’ve also been to Japan for business purpose and with my family. Today, I’m coming back to Japan as a professional travel photographer. Therefore, some article are comprehensive reportage about a destination and some other only a gallery of photos I just want to share.
Fuchu
Fuchu est une ville de taille moyenne en banlieue de Tokyo, à environ 30 minutes en train de la gare de Shinjuku. Elle va accueillir notamment l'équipe de France et d'Angleterre pour la coupe du Monde de Rugby à partir de septembre 2019.A Fuchu, vous trouverez...
Shinjuku
Shinjuku is for me the most iconic district in Tokyo when first time visiting the city. This is also one of the most crowdy area with the world's busiest train station in the World! Shinjuku is wellknown for its busy business life, but also shopping and of course...
Himeji
I have visited Himeji Castle in Spring, Summer and Autumn. The most beautiful time to visit in my opinion is Spring during Cherry Blossom and Autumn during Koyo season. Himeji Castle is very easy accessible with Shinkansen from Osaka to Okayama (30 minutes from...
Miyajima
What is Miyajima? Miyajima, also called Itsukushima, is an island close to Hiroshima famous for its shrine, UNESCO World Heritage, and its famous Floating Gate (Torii). It is considered to be one of the most iconic scenery in Japan and one of "Three views of...
Hashima
Do you remember the lost island with a city in ruins in Sky Fall (James Bond)? I visited it… You can find this place off the coast of Nagasaki in Kyushu. It was a self-sufficient town built in an island by Mitsubishi for its employees to run coal mines during...
Chūbu
Chūbu and the Japanese Alps Chubu is the region of Central Japan between Tokyo area and Kansai (Osaka area). This region is the largest part of Honshū and this is where there is the Japanese Alps. There are many iconic spots to visit and shoot in this part of...
Momiji in Nikko
General information about Nikko Nikko is approximately 2h00 North from Tokyo. This is then possible to go there as a day trip from Tokyo but I would recommend to stay overnight to enjoy the atmosphere of this little city in the mountain without the crowd. There are 2...
Hokkaido in Winter
Hokkaido and the legend of the best snow in the world I've always been fascinated by Hokkaido, the Northern Island of Japan. Indeed, I heard that the snow was unique: more smooth, softer and lighter than anywhere else in the World. As a skier and snowboard, I...
4 seasons to visit Japan
4 seasons in Japan to make the best photos This article is a brief summary of what to do and shoot during the different seasons in Japan. I will make comprehensive articles for each season.Spring - Pink Japan The most famous period to visit Japan but beware of the...
Fuji Hakone Pass
3 Days to visit Fuji Region with Odakyu Fuji Hakone Pass Usually when you travel in Japan as a foreign tourist, you take the JR-Pass allowing you to go easily from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, and Hiroshima. But Japan Railways doesn't propose a convenient connection...