top of page


Landscapes and Minimalism: The Influence of Japanese Sansui in Photography
Sansui refers to the artistic representation of landscapes in Japan. A genre that has played a central role in traditional painting,...


Landscapes and Minimalism: The Influence of Chinese Shanshui in Photography
Shanshui (山水), which literally means "mountain-water" in Chinese, is an artistic and philosophical concept of landscape representation...


Japan: Jingu, Taisha, Jinja, the Hierarchy of Shinto Shrines
Shinto shrines in Japan are categorized into several groups, each with its specific significance and importance. Ranging from small local...


China: Yuyuan, the Garden of Harmony and Health in Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden, located in the old town of Shanghai, is an outstanding example of the classical Chinese gardens of the southern Yangzi...


China: The Residence of Hu Xueyan in Hangzhou, an Empire and its Decline
The Residence of Hu Xueyan in Hangzhou is a historic residential complex located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Hu Xueyan was a very...


Japan: Inuyama Castle, the Fortress of the White Emperor
Inuyama Castle, located in Aichi Prefecture, is one of the oldest existing Japanese castles. It is renowned for its original keep dating...


Japan: Photographing the 88 Temples of the Henro Pilgrimage (Part 2)
The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread...


Japan: Henro, the Pilgrimage of the 88 Temples of Shikoku (Part 1)
The pilgrimage around the island of Shikoku, also known as Henro in Japanese, involves connecting 88 temples of Shingon Buddhism, spread...


Japan: The Best Spots to Photograph in the San-in Region
The San-in region, located on the coast of the Sea of Japan, is a land of contrasts and natural wonders, where time appears to have stood...


Japan: Photographing the Seaweed Cultures of the Ariake Sea
The Nori seaweed farms, with their entanglement of geometric nets, offer a unique landscape for photographers, especially in the field of...


Japan: Matsue Castle, a National Treasure Standing the Test of Time
Matsue Castle, also known as "Pine Castle", is located in Shimane Prefecture, in the beautiful San-in region. It's one of the few castles...


Japan: 5 Essential Gardens for Landscape Photography
The art of Japanese gardens is imbued with mysteries. These miniature representations of imaginary or existing landscapes offer landscape...
bottom of page