TOKYO NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY in the rain — A different side…

Exploring Asakusa and other areas of Tokyo in the rain for some night photography

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Back at the end of November, we were invited to spend a couple of evenings with the Tokyo Government as part of a project to create some content for their Go Tokyo website (post coming later in 2020). During this video, you can watch behind the scenes capturing some photography in the pouring rain around areas of Tokyo were familiar with, and new areas we hadn't previously explored.

Visiting Asakusa for an evening of geisha entertainment such as the game konpira fune fune and drinks around Hoppy Street, followed by a trip to Sawai in the Mitake Valley area of Tokyo to see the autumn leaves and nighttime illuminations.

I hope you enjoy this relaxed style of vlog. It was pretty intense getting these shots in the pouring rain, but I'm pretty happy with the results!

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[volkerjansen]

I probably have never seen a rainy travel video on YouTube. Takes some skills to make a grey, rainy day look beautiful, but you succeeded!

[paulfournierphoto]

I have watched pretty much all your Japan videos and love all your content. This one in particular I think is one of the best out yet. Also love the Winter Train Travel series. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to what's next!

[hayek]

Joe, your photos are amazing. I really would like to see your take on some of the places I love in Japan:
1. Okunoin in Koyasan
2. Kami-shikimi Kumano-imasu Jinja (Shrine) in Kumamoto
3. The approach path to Togakushi Jinja (Shrine) in Nagano especially in snow
4. Kumano Kodo path
5. Autumn leaves in the mountains of Ura-Bandai
6. The remains of Takeda Castle in clouds
7. Reflections of Tsuta-numa Pond in Aomori or Mishaka-ike Pond in Nagano
8. Cherry blossoms in Yoshino
9. Autumn leaves of Keisoku-ji Temple in Shiga.
10. Oirase Torrent in Aomori

[EliseoRocha]

I love your videos in Tokyo. I see things I don’t see anywhere else with such a nice calm and chill vibe. I keep watching them over and over. It gives me so much inspiration to try and take pictures at places I don’t normally go to or pay attention to things I don’t normally pay attention to. Thank you.

[antant]

Great work mate. Your Japan vlogs and photography are a cut above most others imo.

[carlosvanvegas]

Fabulous spirit to the vid, I was totally in awe much props to the Geisha I was not expecting to see that glass downed in ONE!! 👏👏👏

I haven’t been to Japan in autumn I think i really need to go

[ricardodasilva]

Japan is my favorite country by far... WONDERFUL video Joe! You never disappoint 😉

[SebastianBevanPhotography]

Luv the way you put your videos together, nice work chap

[Sailingbill]

Absolutely fantastic job on this video Joe! You are doing Japan well and you are an inspiration.

[grumpyoldgeezr]

Fantastic video and shots, Joe! Love your channel, started to re-watch your older Tokyo videos, both on this channel and Jellys Journeys. Love your Tokyo/Japan videos, such a nice vibe. Quality content!

[cindyrosen]

Stunning photos! And, the video work was incredible. Loved the colorful bokeh in the rainy streets.

[tonymelvillemedia]

Hi Joe, Finland calling! Stayed in Asakusa back in October 2018 and got those night shots as well - but without the rain. Lovely colour grading, just fantastic.

[fauxtoprotraveller]

Love those images.. All that colour seems amplified by the rain! You captured the mood really well.

[gregcromie]

Wonderful work Joe. I love photographing Tokyo at night and in the rain..., OMG, it just adds a whole new dimension! Keep doing what you do best. G

[TomVestvik]

Looks so nice. Got some rain in Tokyo last winter. Tried to get som pictures shot through my umbrella. Didn’t quite get what I wanted, but I’ll try again an other time.

[mostlymushroom]

Another goodie Joe! looked like a lot of fun making this one, great to be noticed for the wonderful light you guys show Japan in, Loving the wide aspect ratio too (almost fills my 21:9 monitor) :)

[mogains]

This video was edited and storytelling so beautifully Tokyo looks so amazing and double salute to the Government for giving you guys the opportunity to show off how epic Tokyo is ❤️👍🏼👊🏼👊🏼🇹🇹.

[fantomen]

I really don't understand why you don't have more than 206K subscribers ... you do spend a lot of time in Japan, have you thought maybe some collaboration with Japanese Youtubers ? Today I discovered Ryoya Takashima, he shoots Fuji and speaks more than decent English (his channel is in Japanese). I am thinking more collaboration may help to grow your channel. Other than that, this is a fantastic start to 2020 and I can watch your videos over and over again, there is always something new to discover at each viewing !

[billtang]

Love to add this place to my bucket list of places to visit

[ChewMhojadee]

Great video as always! Those night street shots are making me want to go take some too.