Daniel Sofer

Daniel Sofer

Kyoto, Japan
Landscape & Architecture Photographer 風景と建築写真家。 京都、時々ロサンゼルス。 Previously: web designer, software localizer, electronic musician, technical writer, laser light show artist, drummer, human.
Jan
06

Greetings from Kyoto.

Daniel Sofer, photographer here in Kyoto, Japan, wishing you the best for the New Year! My wife and I celebrated
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Sep
28

Revisiting Film

It started when I moved to Kyoto. I began noticing people carrying film cameras. Even with all the talk of
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Jun
12

Saga Matsuri

May 28 was the Saga Matsuri, a local Japanese festival in the Saga area of Kyoto, north of Arashiyama. Many
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May
09
Empty Kyoto

Empty Kyoto

March 2023: the end of the Japanese school year, the traditional “Spring Break” of western countries, the elimination of quarantine
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May
02

Making Some Moves...

A few housekeeping updates to share with you today. I've recently moved many of my online services, mostly
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Apr
07
Kiyomizudera

Kiyomizudera

April 2, 2023 The other night I went to a special evening light up event at Kiyomizudera, one of the
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Nov
06
Takao and the Kiyotaki River

Takao and the Kiyotaki River

October 22, 2022 Japan’s borders have recently re-opened to foreign tourists, and I’m seeing a slow, steady increase
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Oct
26
Arashiyama Sunrise

Arashiyama Sunrise

Septermber 6, 2022 It’s 5:15 in the morning. After a summer in the US, I’ve been back
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