Kyoto Wants to Stop ‘Paparazzi’ Tourists Taking Photos of Geishas

The city of Kyoto wants to stop tourists taking photos of Geishas -- with tensions over the issue reaching boiling point.

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2024-3-2 19:14

Photographer Captures the Neon Beauty of Kyoto at Night

Photographer Xavier Portela’s shots of Kyoto, Japan, at night give a newfound appreciation for the neon charm of the city. Propelled by his vision to articulate and illustrate the various sounds, temperatures, and pulsating electricity of bustling cities, Portela’s images stir the imagination and set stories of intrigue and possibility adrift. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-10-27 20:55

I Photograph The Amazing Autumn Colors Of Kyoto

It is well-known that the autumn leaves of Kyoto in Japan are wonderful. Many of you may already know. Recently, there are a lot of tourists from overseas. boredpanda.com »

2019-12-3 17:18

Historic Kyoto Neighborhood Cracks Down on Rude Street Photographers

The historic Gion neighborhood in Kyoto has enacted a photography ban near one of the area’s most photographed streets. The law comes in response to rude tourists and street photographers who have been flocking to the neighborhood to capture photos of its narrow alleyways, picturesque tea houses, and the geishas who call Gion home. According […] petapixel.com »

2019-10-28 20:47

Steve Roe’s Stunning Kyoto Photo Diary Will Fill You with Wanderlust

Japan is on every photographer's dream destinations for many good reasons --the distinct look and feel of its cities is just one. If you've been bitten by the travel bug and have your eyes specifically on Japan, today's featured photo diary by Steve Roe will give you plenty of reasons to put Kyoto on your bucket list! thephoblographer.com »

2018-11-28 20:00

I Visited Kyoto In Japan And It Was Of The Best Weekends For Photography I‘ve Had In A While

I spent 48 hours in Osaka and Kyoto this weekend. I had a lot to cram into this short space of time but it was one of the best weekends for photography I've had in a while. Here are some of my favorites from my daytime shooting in Kyoto. boredpanda.com »

2018-11-22 01:16

Photographer Captures Small Yet Utterly Delightful Buildings In Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto, the cultural capital of Japan, may be well known for its grand old temples and stately imperial villas, but one long-time resident decided to shine the spotlight on the beauty of the city's more humble architecture. boredpanda.com »

2017-9-16 21:20

Small Camera Packs a Big Punch: Kyoto Street Photography with the Fuji X-T20

Arriving in Kyoto, I am holding onto Fujifilm’s X-T20 pre-production unit #48. I’ve had it for 3 months now and, to be honest, it competes for attention with the other cameras in my dry-box, all of them waiting for their turns to come out and play. Mostly in a hurry, I would grab the Fujifilm […] petapixel.com »

2017-3-1 23:02

Rare Heavy Snowfall Turns Kyoto Into Winter Wonderland, And The Photos Look Absolutely Magical

Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a millennium, and has the reputation as its most beautiful city. However, recent events have made the city bloom in a rare color. Kyoto has been experiencing the coldest days this winter with temperatures dropping below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit) and it became a white wonderland. boredpanda.com »

2017-1-18 11:00