Photography trip to Japan — every frame a gift

I came to Japan specifically for photography and the country delivered material at every turn. Fushimi Inari Shrine at dawn was everything I'd hoped. Tokyo's streets at dusk are an endless source of light and texture. The people, once comfortable with a camera, are extraordinary subjects.

incredible food culture gave me some of my favourite images of the year. The only practical note: cash-heavy society — plan around it. Otherwise this is a photographer's dream. I've rarely come home with so much usable material from a single trip.