Explore & Photograph
James RainsfordTravel, documentary, and street photography and stories from around Japan. This newsletter is part of my ongoing effort to build a photo archive as I share my adventures, research, and thoughts.
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Matsumoto Castle / Kodak Ultramax 400
Hello again from Japan.
A few weeks ago, I finally had a few rolls of Kodak Ultramax that I shot between January and March developed, and I’ve been enjoying the results that have come home. Obviously,...
A Different Kind of Challenge: Film Photography
For anyone who may have missed my previous letter, Looking back on 2025… includes links to my entire catalog of letters from last year. Please check it out if you’d like to see more of my photography!
Hello again from Japan.
I’ve...
Looking back on 2025...
An overgrown and abandoned pair of cars in Hakuba, Nagano
Hello again,
I hope you’ve settled into the holiday season and are enjoying your time with your loved ones and friends!
I know I said I would be taking a break from Explore & Phot...
Winding down towards the end of the year...
In case you missed it, here’s a link to my previous newsletter “A Few Days in Osaka,” where I shared a collection of images I took while visiting Kansai back in August!
A late summer afternoon at Ueno Park
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It’s been...
A Few Days in Osaka
(You can read my previous newsletter about Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri here)
Hello again!
Some of you may recall that in August, I had the opportunity to visit Osaka for the first time in over 10 years. And, just like my first time as a te...
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