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A newsletter exploring in-between thoughts on photography in an ever-changing creative landscape.

Previous issues

Why I love Japan (and why it took me so long to realise it) - Pat Kay Blog
October 13, 2020
Why I love Japan (and why it took me so long to realise it)
JAPAN LIFE

A story about my how I came to love Japan over my entire lifetime.

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Introducing: My Photography Guide to Japan - Pat Kay Blog
October 04, 2020
Introducing: My Photography Guide to Japan
JAPAN PHOTOGRAPHY

My newest book! A 302-page eBook detailing tips and techniques on capturing Japan’s top 50 photography locations

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Hokkaido travel guide: 14 things to see and do in Hokkaido
May 11, 2020
Hokkaido travel guide: 14 things to see and do in Hokkaido
JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDES

14 reasons why you should add Hokkaido to your next Japan trip

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Exploring Fukushima, Gunma, and Ishikawa in Japan - Pat Kay Blog
February 01, 2020
Exploring Fukushima, Gunma, and Ishikawa in Japan
JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDES TRAVEL NOTES

Discovering some of Japan’s hidden gems in central Honshū

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How much does it cost to travel in Japan permanently? - Pat Kay Blog
January 18, 2020
How much does it cost to travel in Japan permanently?
JAPAN TRAVEL TIPS

A breakdown of all the major cost categories when considering permanent travel in Japan

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Photographing Geisha in Kyoto - Pat Kay Blog
August 31, 2019
Photographing Geisha in Kyoto - A detailed guide
JAPAN PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL GUIDES

Drastically improve your chances of seeing and photographing Geisha in Kyoto with this guide

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An afternoon in Kyoto - Pat Kay
August 17, 2019
An afternoon in Kyoto
JAPAN PHOTOGRAPHY TRAVEL NOTES

A photoset of golden hour in the backstreets of Kyoto during Sakura season, 2019.

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When is the best time to visit Japan - Pat kay Blog
August 10, 2019
The best time to visit Japan
JAPAN TRAVEL TIPS

A breakdown of my favourite times to visit my favourite country, the land of the rising sun

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3 day Kyoto Itinerary - Pat Kay blog
August 03, 2019
A 3 day Kyoto itinerary for first timers
JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDES

First time to Kyoto? Make the most of it with this 3 day Kyoto itinerary

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Introducing: My photography guide to Tokyo
June 15, 2019
Introducing: My photography guide to Tokyo
JAPAN TRAVEL GUIDES

A photography guide to Tokyo containing locations, tips and techniques for your travels

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