Otago Peninsula Wildlife Photography Guide Otago Peninsula wildlife ranges from New Zealand sea lions resting on remote sandy beaches to rare seabirds nesting on cliff edges and wetlands alive with spoonbills, shags, and kingfishers. Set on the southern edge of New Zealand’s South Island, the peninsula is one of the country’s top wildlife photography locations. […]
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Winter Photography Tips: How to Shoot Stunning Photos in Cold Weather Winter photography opens up incredible opportunities — especially here in Hokkaido, Japan, where I’m based. From minimalist snowy landscapes to action sports like skiing and unique wildlife, the possibilities are endless. But winter photography also brings real challenges: extreme cold, heavy snow, and the
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always dreamed of being a photographer — but ADHD, self-doubt, and creative paralysis kept getting in the way. This is how I finally started moving forward.
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Photo Journey Along Japan’s Yumeshima Kaidō Japan’s Seto Inland Sea is scattered with hundreds of islands, each offering a unique mix of quiet fishing villages, citrus orchards, golden beaches, historic architecture, and active shipyards. While many of these islands are only accessible by ferry, some are connected by sweeping bridges that form part of the
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Photography as Meditation: How It Helps Calm the Mind Can photography help calm an anxious or overactive mind? For me, it’s more than a creative outlet—it’s become a kind of meditation. Whether you’re managing ADHD, dealing with stress, or just need to clear your head, slowing down with a camera can make a huge difference.
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Yakushima: A Land of Rain, Forest, and Myth Yakushima, a remote, mountainous island in Kagoshima Prefecture, lies just off the southern coast of Kyushu. Famed for its lush, ancient cedar forests and intense rainfall, Yakushima is a place where nature takes center stage in its most dramatic form. Locals claim it rains “35 days a
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A Photographer’s Guide to Miyazaki: Surf, Nature & Hidden Corners Escaping the Cold: Southbound to Sunshine Miyazaki Prefecture, tucked away in the south of Japan on the island of Kyushu, is known for its stunning beaches, great surf, rugged rocky capes, and dramatic coastal scenery. The coastline is full of wild rock formations and subtropical-looking
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How to Photograph Ezo Brown Bears in Hokkaido – Tips, Ethics & Camera Settings Photographing Ezo brown bears — a subspecies of the Ussuri brown bear (Ursus arctos lasiotus) — offers a rare glimpse into Japan’s wild frontier. These bears roam the forests and mountains of Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost island, and tower in both size
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A Winter Photography Guide to Kushiro: Red-Crowned Cranes, Eagles & the Frozen Wetlands The Kushiro area in eastern Hokkaido is one of Japan’s best destinations for wildlife photography, offering vast, untouched landscapes and a rich variety of wildlife. At its heart lies the Kushiro Shitsugen National Park, home to Japan’s largest wetland, covering approximately 268
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Learn how to photograph Steller’s sea eagles in Rausu, Hokkaido — from booking a boat tour to camera settings, gear, and tips for making the most of your trip.
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