Japan Photo Guide

Traveling to Japan this summer? So am I! Mostly for personal reasons, so if you are considering hiring a tour guide, whether you are interested in photography, food, or just a general tour of Japan, take a look at how I can help you make the most of your experience in Japan. Since I am going either way, whether you want a portrait session in Kyoto, or help navigating the super megapolis that is Tokyo, discounted rates are available! Just contact me using the form on japanphotoguide.com and we will get the ball rolling. While I do have some flexibility, since I am going for vacation, I am only accepting a very limited number of jobs… See you in Japan!

Once again it is time for March Madness in the USA and once again there is bracket pool for those interesting in helping Japan.  This year, you can also enter by sharing and donating to another cause if you wish.  Don’t care about NCAA basketball or not in a position to donate?  You can still help out by  joining the cause and spreading the word!  Thank you!

Still considering going to Japan for the 2012 cherry blossom season?  There are still a few places available for Japan Photo Guide’s 2012 Cherry Blossom Tour of Japan!  The deadline, February 11th, 2012, is coming up quickly and there are special discounts by booking your guided tour of Japan before the end of January!  Need more information?  Here is some info and links to help you make your decision about going to Japan this spring!

Japan Photo Guide has just announced a tour and travel experience for Japan during the 2012 cherry blossom season! The 2012 cherry blossom forecast hasn’t been released yet, but the details of small group tour to Japan are available.  What makes this tour special is the fact you get to travel around Japan with 2 guides, one a professional photographer and the other a Japanese tour guide.  Both of which have extensive travel experience and have lived in Japan.  While the tour is designed for photographers, spouses and friends that aren’t photographers are welcome to join as well.  Especially because there are two guides, this makes the tour more flexible if there is need to spilt up from time to time if the photographers are moving along at a different pace than others… Anyone who has traveled with their photographer spouse or friend knows exactly what I’m talking about!  To keep the tour intimate and special for everyone, there are only a limited number of spaces, only 8, so don’t miss out on this special experience!

Next Saturday, April 16th, 6pm-9pm, there will be a fun event to raise money for Japan at Shore Restaurant & Bar in Hong Kong. I will be donating some of my favorite photos from my “Experience Japan” series for the auction and cause to support Japan. If you are in the area, please check it out and if you know people in the area please help me spread the word! I’ve been talking with one of the organizers of the event and it sounds like it is going to be an amazing time! Check out the banner for the full info of the event and if you win my photos, let me know!

Japan needs your help. Take a few minutes and look at these photos. Words aren’t necessary to describe the horror the Japanese people are going through right now. For those of us around the world that can not physically help, we can help from afar and I don’t mean by praying. Pray if you like and if that helps you, but they need our financial support as well. There are plenty of ways you can help Japan. Why not go one day without drinking your morning coffee or drink one less drink when going out with friends. Maybe share a meal with somebody when you go out to dinner instead of each getting one. Save anyway you can, even if it is only few dollars and please give this money to Japan. That being said, make sure you donate to a trustworthy group that will use the money for Japan. Here is a wonderful list of charities that will get the money to Japan. Or you can buy an inspiring tshirt from my friend Adam. All the profits will go to the Japanese Red Cross. From his site:

Our hearts are broken.
100% of the profit from this shirt will go to the japanese red cross.
Please let us know if you have any questions about the final destination of the proceeds.
The text on the shirt says “the sun will rise again”

I am very proud and excited to announce my new Japan Photo Guide website! After years of living and traveling around Japan, I know offer tours to help visitors really experience Japan. Stop by the site for more details about how I can make your experience in Japan unforgettable and unique!

Experience Japan with Professional Photographer, Evan Pike

UPDATED November, 2010, Due to overwhelming requests, I am already starting to take bookings for March/April of 2011! I’d love to be your personal Japan tour guide and show you all of what Japan has to offer by creating an unforgettable experience in Japan. If you are interested in having me guide you while you are traveling around Japan, please contact me for details/availability.