Banish the mundane.
My films, photographs and field notes from Japan and Toronto.
The film & the field notes
Start in Tokyo.
01 / The film
Asakusa,
beyond the postcard.
02 / Your way in
First, get from
the airport to Tokyo.
Narita or Haneda? Start with your hotel’s nearest practical station—not just the fastest train into the city.
Japan field notes
Plan your Japan trip.
Japan / Practical guides
Narita vs Haneda: Getting from Tokyo’s Airports to the City in 2026
Choose an airport-to-hotel route: separate Narita from Haneda, compare train services and named transfer tariffs, and plan for late arrival and luggage.
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Japan / Practical guides
How Much Does Japan Cost? A 2026 Budget in Canadian Dollars
The seven-night CAD budget from the video: $1,895 on the ground, recorded flight allowance, clear assumptions, and an editable trip worksheet.
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Japan / Practical guides
The JR Pass in 2026: When the National Pass Pays Off (and When a Regional Pass Fits Better)
Compare dated routes with individual tickets, national and regional passes. Worked Tokyo–Kyoto–Hiroshima–Tokyo arithmetic and current operator references.
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More from the road.
The films
72 Hours of Ramen in Fukuoka
Fukuoka has 14 ramen styles within a 20-minute walk of the station. A 72-hour attempt to understand what makes the city the…
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The films
Tokyo’s Last Halloween
Tokyo holds a Halloween that has nothing to do with costumes or candy. A film about what the last one felt like…
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The films
Tokyo After Dark: The Tori-no-Ichi Festival
Tori-no-Ichi is a November night market that fills Tokyo side streets once a year with smoke, noise, and ritual. A film about…
Explore →Prints & footage
On your wall.
In your next film.
Short films
1 of 17
Canadians Driving in Japan: Get the Right IDP (1949)
Love Hotels in Japan: Compare the Overnight Stay Rate
Japan Tax-Free Bags: Old Seals vs New Rules (Nov 2026)
Japan Travel Insurance: Will It Pay the Hospital Directly?
Japan Tax-Free Shopping Changed: New Refund Rules (2026)
Narita Airport to Tokyo: 3 Ways to Reach Your Hotel
Is the JR Pass Worth It in 2026? Check Your Route First
Japan Trip Cost: 7 Days from Canada (2026 CAD Budget)
Skip Dotonbori. Try Fukushima.
Skip the scramble. Go to Kamata instead.
A Quiet Moment at Yonge and Eglinton
Shibamata: Walk to Taishakuten
One Tokyo Evening, in 90 Seconds
Skip the hotel buffet. Try Ameyoko.
One Full Turn at a Tokyo Intersection
Meguro River: Take the Early Walk
On the road
Always curious.
I’m navigating life between Toronto and Japan, with a camera and an open mind. Come along—and find a little inspiration for your own journey.