RIP Zuboraya and its giant pufferfish lantern.

Tsūtenkaku is a fantastic landmark in its own right, especially when lit up at night. Looks great in all sorts of colours, though blue is still king.

The last three pics show the tower from angles without the pufferfish. Still in disbelief the lantern is gone for good. It's just different without the fish.

2024
iPhone 15 Pro

Path to small shrine.

Took this photo in October on my flight from Tokyo Narita to Macau. We flew right over Mount Fuji, and I was honestly blown away by the view.

a few random shots I like from my recent trip

The first and second images were taken from opposite directions.

Took it in my 2024 trip. I would like to use this pic for an album cover

別荘の写真です

Katsuo-ji is a temple in Osaka that’s well-known for its prayers to help you overcome challenges, ace exams, win competitions, or succeed in business. The most striking feature is the tiny red Daruma dolls that are everywhere in the temple.

The entrance fee for adult is 500 yen. Plus, you’ll receive a postcard that you can stamp at different spots along the temple path. Once you’ve filled in all six stamps, you’ll have a lovely picture to take home!

Getting to Katsuo-ji is a breeze: hop on the red metro line, Midosuji Line, and ride it all the way to Minoh-Kayano Station. From there, take bus number 30, which is right in front of the station, and it’ll take you about 20 minutes.

It takes about 1-2 hours exploring the temple, snapping photos, and enjoying the vibe

First time shooting film in Tokyo, can't wait to go back.

All shot on Kodak Vision3 500T variants on a Leica M6