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one smile at a time. 

View fullsize Hanging out in front of #Godzilla in #Kabukicho on Central Road aka #godzillastreet which leads up to #tohocinemas. Can you find Godzilla in some of the pictures? 📷 Pic 1 I could see the guy on the right approaching with a huge smile on his face. I
View fullsize Hanging out around #OmoideYokocho outside of #shinjukustation after taking the #tamanoteline from Shibuya! This was another area I hadn't experienced until this trip and I was able to see it through the helmet. 📷 Pic 1 Looking into an establishment
View fullsize I really wanted to get some pictures in #jrshibuyastation and on the #yamanoteline line riding to Shinjuku. I mean how do you go to Japan and not get a picture of yourself on a #jrtrain? Another bucket list item marked off! 📷 Shibuya Station is like
View fullsize Shibuya Scramble, the busiest intersection in the World. When the light turns green to cross, you best be ready! It is amazing to watch it all go down as people cross from every direction. There was just one phrase for me to say when it came time. Yo
View fullsize While in Japan last July/August of 2023, I decided that I wanted to come back to Shibuya to celebrate Halloween. Since the mayor pretty much shut that idea down, I thought my wish of walking around the streets in my Stormtrooper uniform were crushed.
View fullsize After a quick shinkansen ride, I journeyed onto Tokyo to explore many of the things that I've still not seen after three trips to Japan. After a couple wardrobe malfunctions, it was time to get this photoshoot started. We started in Shibuya and then
View fullsize I went back to @divercitytokyo_plaza.official in Odaiba to see the #unicorngundam for another post recreation. It's always great to see this statue. I recommend going at night when you can really see it all lit up during the shows. 🤖 🤖 🤖 🤖 🤖 #st
View fullsize I'm not saying these are my most-favorite pics, but I'm not saying they aren't either. I have always had an infatuation with the street. There is a certain roughness, edginess and strength I feel. The people are the same. There's a certain craziness
View fullsize Wait! How do you use these? Ugggh. Maybe I'll take a break and enjoy the river views for a bit or do some people watching from the bench. Wonder if I could shred in this uniform... 📷 Thank you to my spectacular photographer (@photoguiderjapan) and t
View fullsize This was another fun interaction with a family. Was trying to get the child to fist bump and at first he didn't know what to do. Some people were watching while the parents coached him on what to do. There was a group "Yay!" released once h
View fullsize Hanging out at America-mura which leads into Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan. Enjoyed a more bohemian-counter culture kind of vibe which I feel right at home. Loved the orange, purple & blue hues coming from the logo outside of the @oakley store! 📷 Th
View fullsize Standing under one of the entrances to Dotonbori. I was staying at an AirBNB two blocks away giving me quick access to the fun while far enough away to have a peaceful rest. 📷 Thank you to my spectacular photographer (@photoguiderjapan) and to the p

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Star Wars Celebration Japan
Apr 18
Star Wars Celebration Japan

AmericanTK celebrates Star Wars with his first appearance at Star Wars Celebration Japan. Will he be in his OG Stormtrooper uniform or choose to celebrate in his newly Japanese Samurai inspired uniform, aka the Sakura Samurai Trooper? You’ll have to wait and see. See you at Celebration, Troopers!

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Apr 19
Star Wars Celebration Japan (Copy)

AmericanTK celebrates Star Wars with his second appearance at Star Wars Celebration Japan. Will he be in his OG Stormtrooper uniform or choose to celebrate in his newly Japanese Samurai inspired uniform, aka the Sakura Samurai Trooper? You’ll have to wait and see. See you at Celebration, Troopers!

Tag your picture with AmericanTK on Instagram or Bluesky to receive special limited edition swag!

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Apr 20
Star Wars Celebration Japan (Copy) (Copy)

AmericanTK celebrates Star Wars with his third appearance at Star Wars Celebration Japan. Will he be in his OG Stormtrooper uniform or choose to celebrate in his newly Japanese Samurai inspired uniform, aka the Sakura Samurai Trooper? You’ll have to wait and see. See you at Celebration, Troopers!

Tag your picture with AmericanTK on Instagram or Bluesky to receive special limited edition swag!