Tokyo

[gho]

zwarte_kat: Thank you for your detailed tips! So far I am thinking about setting my base in Tokyo a bit off the center with a good connection to the transport system. A guest house seems to be just right. I like the idea of meeting people there.

As for the crowdedness during Obon: seems to be just right! Actually I am also very interested in local street festivals, traditions and the mixture of traditional and modern elements in Japanese culture. I think I will do a few trips from Tokyo to other locations too. Have to research a bit more about what is going on.

Jon: Sure, it would be a pleasure meeting you and others!

[alfred1254]

Photography is a great hobby for me. I like to capture every beautiful thing. I also like to capture in Tokyo. Tokyo is a very beautiful city of Japan that have many beautiful things to capture.

[japancamerahunter]

There are tons of places to see here, and Tokyo does not have to be expensive. Shooting is fine just about everywhere, I have never had an issue and I have been shooting for years.
If you are looking for cameras then there are more shops than you could ever need to visit.
Here is a guide:
Pt 1
Pt 2
Pt 3
And I am always up for a beer with visitors

[gho]

Originally Posted by japancamerahunter

And I am always up for a beer with visitors

Yay! I am really looking forward to the journey. Hotel and flight are already booked. Does anyone know about a film photographer hangout where I could possibly use the darkroom for some quick developments? I am interested in getting to know the locals and to learn what is going on in Tokyo photographically.

[SimonSawSunlight]

yeah, I'll be there in two weeks! save some pie for me.

[jsrockit]

I'm going to Japan (Tokyo, Osaka) in the middle of October. My girlfriend is from Osaka and it'll be my first time going there. I'm very excited. Even took a few Japanese classes to prepare. Should be great to photograph around there...

[gho]

Thanks for the good evening to all! I am back in Berlin, if anyone happens to be around sometime, drop me a line for a meeting here!

[SimonSawSunlight]

movits! (swedish swing - soul/funk - rap) are playing in tokyo just a few days after I get there, if anyone's interested, I'm considering it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1mDICrGlkI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnaeImQ0TSg

I would also like to go to jazz clubs and such things, if anyone has suggestions...?

[gho]

[japancamerahunter]

Crikey, that JapanCameraHunter chap is a handsome bugger

[awslee]

Ha, I see Ming is in the crowd as well!!!

[useless generation]

I will be in Tokyo in around a month. Can't wait to explore the city!