WHERE HOWARD GOES
Travel photography and storytelling by Howard Cheng
Japan
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Goshuincho and Goshuin: Spiritual Stamp Collecting in Japan
If possible, whenever I am on my travels, I like to try and visit places of religious veneration. It is probably just psychological, but I find that there is often something calming and energising in the air of these places. Even visiting ancient, long disused places of worship like the Parthenon in Athens has a
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Why Using the Leica Q3 for Over a Year Made Me Realize It Could Be the Only Camera You Will Ever Need on Your Travels
In the world of travel photography – or actually any photography, for that matter – the weight of your gear can make or break your experience. When I first started in freelance photojournalism, I often found myself burdened with a heavy camera bag crammed with multiple lenses, accessories, and other gadgets I thought were essential.
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Japan’s Struggle with Tourists’ Bad Behaviour
Recently, Japan tourism has hit international headlines with rather controversial stories. On 8 March 2024, The Guardian reported that Kyoto would be banning tourists from parts of the city due to the bad behaviour of tourists affecting locals. On 30 April 2024, The Mainichi reported that Fujikawaguchiko had started work to construct large black screens