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Taking a Pause at Blue Tree Café
At sunrise, Sandy Beach becomes more than a shoreline, it turns into a quiet reset. Walking along the river, through dry fields, and under the open sky, I found small reminders of balance in light, water, and earth.
朝日が昇るサンディービーチは、ただの海岸ではなく、心を整える場所になる。川沿いを歩き、野原を抜け、広い空の下に立つと、光や水、大地の中に小さなバランスの気配を感じることができた。

Jun
Oct 21 min read


Sunrise Reset
At sunrise, Sandy Beach becomes more than a shoreline, it turns into a quiet reset. Walking along the river, through dry fields, and under the open sky, I found small reminders of balance in light, water, and earth.
朝日が昇るサンディービーチは、ただの海岸ではなく、心を整える場所になる。川沿いを歩き、野原を抜け、広い空の下に立つと、光や水、大地の中に小さなバランスの気配を感じることができた。

Jun
Aug 282 min read


Through the Streets - Downtown, Honolulu
In the worn streets of Downtown Honolulu’s Chinatown, Jun Tagai captures unfiltered moments — from the red awnings of Oahu Market to quiet sidewalk scenes, pigeons gathered under a city tree, and a lone yellow scooter against a weathered brick wall — revealing the heartbeat of Hawaii’s urban life.
ダウンタウン・ホノルル、チャイナタウンの時を刻んだ街角で、ジュン・タガイが切り取る飾らない瞬間——赤いオーニングのOahu Market、静かな歩道の風景、街路樹の下に集う鳩たち、そして古びたレンガ壁に寄り添う黄色いスクーターそこに息づくハワイの都市の鼓動を映し出す。

Jun
Aug 122 min read


Maui - My Special Place
Arriving at Maui’s airport, time slows. The old clock stands watch as travelers carry more than luggage, they carry anticipation. For me,...

Jun
Aug 42 min read


"Wonder" in Photography
As a photographer, "wonder" has and always been a forever theme of mine. It’s the moment right before something changes, a breath held,...

Jun
Jul 231 min read


A Quiet Pause
After wrapping up a long day's shoot, I wandered into AC Marriott Downtown. A kind of modern refuge tucked between the older textures of...

Jun
Jul 161 min read


North Shore in Motion
There’s a rhythm here, where salt hangs in the air and the waves speak louder than words. Sunset Beach during competition season feels...

Jun
Jul 31 min read


Chasing the Light: A Sunrise Hike up Lēʻahi
There’s a quiet kind of magic that lives in the stillness before dawn. I laced up my shoes while the city slept, and began the familiar...

Jun
Jun 271 min read


Brothers & Legends
There are tools, and then there are companions. Each of these Nikon bodies carries not only metal and glass, but memories etched through...

Jun
Jun 191 min read


Almost Triforce
Beneath the brush, three leaves formed a quiet triangle. Imperfect, unplanned, yet striking. I called it " Almost Triforce" since this...

Jun
Jun 91 min read


Stories Ep. 1 - Lauʻīpala Restoration
It began with a quiet moment on the shoreline of Lanikuhonua Cultural Institute, In the gentle calm of morning, a team of scientists and...

Jun
May 272 min read


Stroll
I have always enjoyed walking. Being on foot allows you to explore the streets closely and capture more intimate photos of any area. A...

Jun
May 241 min read


Gallery to Office: Fine Art Photography Installation
In December 2024, I was honored to be selected as the winter artist to host a gallery in Downtown Honolulu. And now that art has found a...

Jun
May 151 min read


Testing the Legend (ep.2) | Nikon Nikkor-H Auto 85mm f/1.8
There’s a certain kind of magic that only vintage lenses can capture. The soft haze, the imperfect blur, the warmth that clings to the...

Jun
May 121 min read


Testing the Legend | Nikon Nikkor-S Auto 55mm f/1.2
Took this vintage beauty out for a spin today, and wow, what a character lens . There’s a certain magic to the imperfections, that soft...

Jun
Apr 71 min read


Waialua Coffee
Tucked away on Oahu’s North Shore, Waialua Coffee is more than just a great cup of joe. it’s a slice of Hawaii’s rich agricultural...

Jun
Jan 111 min read


sunrise
The sunrise is a daily miracle. Quiet symphony of color that transforms the sky from darkness to light. Hues of gold, pink, and orange...

Jun
Dec 19, 20241 min read


Oceanside Bakery
This downtown bakery is now my preferred spot! Located near Hawaii Theater (2 min walking distance). For the best selection of freshly...

Jun
Oct 28, 20241 min read


Curiosity...
Walking around Downtown is a common activity for me, and this particular place has piqued my interest... "突破” in Japanese means...

Jun
Oct 9, 20241 min read


Ha'iku Gardens
Standing within the scenery created by nature Listening to the sound of the wind, interpreting the natures amazing vitality There's a...

Jun
Aug 31, 20241 min read
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