SUMMER IN JAPAN — the biggest festivals in Osaka & Tokyo

--

I've been spending my summer in Japan (primarily Osaka) and thoroughly enjoying the many festivals and fireworks displays. Follow me in the vlog as I visit two of Japan's biggest Matsuri (festival) and Hanabi (fireworks).

Featured in this vlog:
00:00 Tenjin Matsuri (Festival)
08:11 Sumidagawa Hanabi (Fireworks)
11:46 Yodogawa Hanabi (Fireworks)
--
--
HOW I MAKE MY CONTENT
--
VIEW ALL MY CAMERA GEAR

* Fujifilm 4K Vlog Camera + Lens + Mic

--
MUSIC
Dream (with Roary) by Red Licorice
Daisies (with Roary) by Red Licorice
Yellow (with Roary) by Red Licorice
Butterfly (with Roary) by Red Licorice
If you're a music producer, please get in touch — I'm always looking for new artists!
--
* = Any links marked with an asterisk are uniquely affiliated with me via programs such as Amazon Associates and other affiliate programs. I may receive a small commission for any qualifying purchases made via these links, at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!
--

#Japan #Matsuri #Hanabi #Fujifilm #Photography #Travel #TravelPhotography

[NitinG.]

How can you not love Japan during the summer season? I mean it's hot, really hot, but look at those matsuri. It's something magical, the celebration of life.
Will be in Japan from September to October and already planning the next trip in January. Your rail series made me curious about winter in Japan. How long are you staying this time? Full 90 days, or new news coming soon? ;)

Happy to see you smiling and shining again, enjoy it and it's always a mystical thing when you see a soul at the place where it belongs to.

Cheers!

[carlosvanvegas]

I miss travelling, seeing this was just wonderful, I'm mad jealous of a 60min firework display :)

[ChessBoxin]

OMG I'm totally second guessing my idea of bringing a camera gimbal after watching this 😅😱 so many people! Is this how it is year round? I'm only a week from being in shibuya/toshima and then Osaka is 5 days after. The amount of people in the subway is insane.

[bublebuble]

When you are there for along time we’re did you stay ? Air b&b or hotel ? Wish I could be the in Sumer but I’ll melt I am going for month in nov for photography.

[rioncinematics]

This captures the Japanese Matsuri vibes so much, and I love the style! 💯

[Barry_Kavanagh]

This was awesome Joe! I never thought that I’d be watching your Japanese fireworks festival vlog after finding your channel all those years ago through a desk setup video!

[harald_krassnitzer]

What happened with Elly? Long time no see…

[images]

Great video! I was at Tenjin matsuri too. Are you going to document Oban dori ? There must be one in Shi-Tennoji.

[chaschas]

I've been wanting to go to Japan for long and I'm so jealous that you get to spend so much time there AND create content while you're there. Great stuff :)

[daniellewatches]

Beautiful vid as always Joe - I'm going to Japan in a few weeks(first time ever!) and I've been loving all your Japan content recently; so much inspiration 😍 First big trip since upgrading from an x-t2 to the x-t5 so super excited to see how it performs (that x-h2s still performing like an absolute beast for you I see!)

[steveamurray]

60 minutes, Wow. Sensory Overload or what. Make's me want to visit Japan. Here in Sydney we have the New Years Eve Fireworks and they go for around 15 - 20 minutes, I couldn't imagine 60 minutes, wow.

[NicoBoutmy]

Glad to see you’re back in Japan mate! That means I can expect more videos of my favorite country soon :) Enjoy

[hulobok]

Always a good day when you post Joe :) Also love the mix of aspect ratios especially 4:3(?) for your self shots and 16:9 for the b-roll. Puts a smile on my face.

[cody]

OOOww Man, congratulations for the video!!!
I was at Yodogawa Hanabi too, on the standart 3 stage, it was an incredible festival!

[GR-NZ]

Have you given any thought to actually moving to Japan to live? I feel like this is where you are most comfortable and create your best content.
Another great video, thanks for letting me experience a little of Japan through it.

[djdawang]

Awesome look
Been living in Osaka for about 16 years now. Great to see the fireworks after a 3 year hiatus

[paulfournierphoto]

Loved it thanks for sharing. As much as I love Japan, I think I am glad I got to watch this from the comfort of home. The crowds looked horrendous 🤯 Must be special to be there tho

[ivanrago]

wonderful video and wonderful festivals and fireworks and its atmosphere, i love japan too much.❤❤❤ Joe always the best 💯💯💯

[cindyrosen]

Really enjoyed this video and your images!

[AndyLifeInVideo]

Glad you and Dave had fun at Sumida! It's near my alma mater in Ryogoku.