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The family who participated in my previous photo shoot came back to Osaka and booked another session with me! We had a two-day photo shoot, just like last time, at Osaka Castle Park and Universal Studios Japan. Since our previous meeting was such a fun shoot, I was really looking forward to seeing them again. The cherry blossom season had ended at Osaka Castle Park, but we were still able to capture photos with the late-blooming cherry blossoms. At Universal Studios Japan, we took fun pictures in the Harry Potter area and Nintendo World. They even bought me a band at the Nintendo area and we had a blast wearing hats together. It became a wonderful memory. I’m looking forward to meeting them at another location next time! I was really happy to see them again! Thank you so much!

I went to Osaka Castle Park to take proposal photos! It was a photo shoot for a group of four people, a couple and their friends, and I was surprised that the boyfriend spoke Japanese so well. I often struggle to find the right words when I speak English, so it was reassuring to have someone who could speak Japanese. The cherry blossoms at Osaka Castle Park had already fallen, and the trees had turned into beautiful green leaves. However, there was a late-blooming cherry blossom called Botanzakura, which had large flowers, and it was in full bloom, so we took many photos with that cherry blossom and Osaka Castle. We were able to take the proposal photo at the best angle, and the couple was really happy, and I also had a great time. Congratulations! Let’s meet again in Osaka!

I did an engagement photo shoot at Osaka Castle Park! The couple was absolutely lovely, full of energy and brightness, and their yellow and blue outfits suited them very well. We had lively conversations throughout the shoot, and they were smiling the whole time. Although they seemed a little nervous at first, She managed to help him relax and we were able to capture many natural-looking photos. The photos taken with the cherry blossoms in full bloom were all filled with happiness, and I felt happy too while taking them. We also took group photos with their friends who came along, and before we knew it, the one-hour shoot was over. Although the cherry blossoms have now turned into beautiful green leaves, as it was an early April photo shoot, summer is coming soon in Japan. Japanese summers can be extremely hot and humid, so I recommend morning shoots!

Inside Osaka Castle Park, there is a place called Nishinomaru Garden, which has a fantastic square where you can enjoy a panoramic view of cherry blossoms and Osaka Castle. I had a reservation for a family photoshoot there, so I went to take photos. Since it was early April, the cherry blossoms were still in full bloom. The clients were delighted to see the pink cherry blossoms. The little boy was very energetic and friendly, so I was able to take many fun photos, including family photos, individual photos, and couple photos in various poses. Since cherry blossoms bloom again next year, I am looking forward to meeting many people during that time. Thank you so much for taking may shooting!!

Osaka Castle Park is known for great place to see cherry blossoms. I did a cherry blossom photoshoot there again this year. Since it’s crowded during the day, it was a good decision to do an early morning shoot. We were able to take photos with hardly anyone around. The cherry blossoms were starting to scatter a bit, but the ones that hadn’t fallen yet were a deep pink color and beautiful. The couple I photographed were very close and friendly, and it was so enjoyable. We were laughing throughout the entire shoot. We were able to take photos not only with the cherry blossoms but also with Osaka Castle, and in the end, I received a souvenir – my favorite banana chips! I was so happy. I made new friends, and it was the best photoshoot ever! Thank you so much!!

I went on a night photography shoot for the first time in a while! The couple I worked with were very friendly, and it was a really enjoyable shoot. Their colorful outfits paired well with the neon lights of the wall art and cityscape at night, and we were able to take some beautiful and vibrant photos. It made me really happy as a Japanese person to hear them say that they loved everything about Japan, including the food and fashion, on their first visit here.
When we went to famous places like the Glico sign in Dotonbori and Hozenji Yokocho, they showed interest in various things, which made it rewarding to talk with them. Their posing skills were also professional-level, and we laughed many times while looking at the photos we took together.
Thank you so much for coming! I look forward to seeing you again someday!

Finally, cherry blossom season has arrived! I went to take photos of a surprise proposal under the cherry blossoms! While I was waiting and preparing at Osaka Castle Park early in the morning, I felt the arrival of spring as I admired the full bloom cherry blossoms. Spring in Japan is the best.
Since my partner and I were sharing our real-time location, the tension increased as the couple approached us. Our plan was for him to ask me to take a photo and then propose while I was taking the photo.
We approached the couple naturally at the shooting location and wandered around, waiting for them to approach us. After they asked me to take a photo for them, I pretended to be Japanese to hide the fact that I was a photographer. As planned, he proposed to her, and we successfully captured a very happy moment under the full bloom cherry blossoms. They looked truly happy, and even I, who was taking the photos, couldn’t help but smile with happiness.
Afterward, we walked around Osaka Castle Park and took various photos, then moved to Namba for street photography. They were interested in everything I explained about Osaka, and I was really happy about that. They were the kindest, most polite, and friendliest couple I’ve ever met. I was so happy to have the opportunity to take photos of their proposal. Thank you so much!!!

I had two photo shoots in Osaka, during the day and at night. A guy booked both sessions, and we got many great shots with nice backgrounds around Osaka. We first met at Osaka Castle Park and walked around to different places. Ume blossoms were in bloom and they were very beautiful for taking photos with. He had visited before and knew about the flowers, which I didn’t know. We took some amazing photos with the Ume blossoms. He was very good at posing and I liked his style, including his hair, clothes, and glasses. I took many photos of Osaka Castle from different angles. His favorite photos were the ones I took in front of the castle, and my favorite photo was the one where he was sitting on a corner of blocks.

After the first shoot, we met again at night in the Namba area and got many great night shots of him. Night time made him look even cooler and I captured some great moments with the city lights of Osaka. I was very happy that he liked all of my photos. We also went to Nara and Kyoto, and I will post those photos later!

A very friendly family joined my photo shooting tour in Namba. Namba is the central area of Osaka city where many tourists stay. There are a lot of restaurants, souvenir shops, and it is easy to get to popular sightseeing spots like Universal Studios, Kaiyukan aquarium, and Osaka Castle Park from here.
The photo shoot was only one hour, so we didn’t have much time, but we enjoyed it together. I took many photos of the whole family, the sisters, the couple, and individual photos at different locations. They liked the places I took them to and were interested in Japanese culture. They especially liked the temple. I had a great time with them and hope to see them again soon!

A couple took my night photo shooting tour in Namba. They came to Japan for their honeymoon and I took many lovely shots with neons in Osaka. Amerikamura area, Dotonbori, Hozenji temple, and some wall arts, Namba area has a lot of beautiful places for taking photos. I usually took my guests to less people places where only local people know and I was happy because they liked these places and my photos. I recommended some restaurants in Osaka and I hope it helped their travel. Osaka has great foods and I want everyone to enjoy this nice city with delicious Japanese local foods!!:)

This was day time photo session in Namba, Osaka with a couple. We did a short time shooting around Shinsaibashi station and got many great pictures. 1 hour shooting is long enough to take photos only in 1 area. Namba area has a lot of things to see, eat, take photos like a Glico running men, a Crab big billboard and busy street. I took them to popular spots and hidden spots in Namba as well. They liked all places and photos I took on that day. I had great time with them and would like to see them again!!

After Harry Potter area, We visited to Nintendo world where is the most popular place in Universal Studios Japan. It was super crowded and many people were having great time as a Mario there. There are Mario cart attraction, Yoshi ride attraction, restaurant and souvenir shop.
We took some photos there with Mario background and [?] blocks!!:) It was so fun and I felt like Mario or Luigi!! I could ride a Mario cart because it was so long waiting line there. I will try next time!!
They enjoyed this are and I was super happy to take their photos at Nintendo world and Universal Studios Japan!! Thank you so much for great time and see you again!!:)

The Universal Studios Japan is the one of popular place in Osaka and many people visit there to have a great day. I have taken some photos there before but this shooting wasn’t same as what I did. They want to get Pre-wedding photos in USJ with our people on background. It is very hard to get the photos like that because it is very crowded every time. So we decided to go at 7am and wait for opening the gate. Actually USJ opens 30-60min earlier than schedule and the gate opened 7:30am on that day.
We want to get some photos in Harry Potter area and went straight from entrance. A few people walked in that area but not many. I told them where to stand, how to walk and make a pose and took a lot of great shots for an hour. They were wearing Harry Potter costume and looked super nice and suited of Harry Potter area. I put some photos here:)

Thank you so much for awesome time and you are a great model!! It was such a fun time to take your photos with beautiful background in Namba and neons!!