[Alfie Goodrich - Ginza, Tokyo, Japan] I’d heard about Alfie Goodrich (Japanorama.co.uk) and his outstanding reputation as a professional photographer and instructor for years and finally had the chance to meet him in person at the Photo Fest Japan 2011 seminar in Yokohama last month. During the event I mentioned that I really wanted to …
I’ve noticed that the typical Japanese work patterns have shifted radically since the March 11th earthquake, tsunami, and nuclear incidents. People are leaving their offices after work, as before, but then most of them are heading home rather than going out drinking with co-workers and friends. The suburban train stations are more crowded in the …
One of my friends here in Tokyo asked me about attending the upcoming International Robot Exhibition 2012 (IREX2012). He wanted to know which would be the best day for him to take in the show, see the robots, and talk to the exhibitors. In general, Japanese trade shows and exhibitions are very similar to those …
For those that have never had the pleasure of experiencing Halloween in Japan, and, those that can’t even begin to imagine what it’s like, here’s a little glimpse of last year’s Kawasaki Halloween Parade. This is so totally awesome, very Japanese, and what promises to be a photographers dream assignment. See you there!