Motif hunt

The photo spot tour: Japan Edition in Düsseldorf (also possible at other locations)

When? Possible at any time!

Go on a photo tour and take on our tasks.
Even better: find like-minded people and do the tour together.

Whether it's "Little Tokyo" around Immermannstraße, the Japanese garden in Nordpark or the Eko-Haus, Düsseldorf is the city in Germany with the closest connection to Japan and Japanese culture. Interesting motifs can be captured everywhere and various corners of our beloved city can be perceived in a completely different way. We have collected various categories and interesting tasks for you, which you can use to go on an exploration tour through Düsseldorf

But it doesn't have to be Düsseldorf! You can also solve many of the tasks in other cities. Just look for similar locations.

Here's how:

• Pick a suitable day and plan a photographic city tour. If you like, arrange to meet up with other photography enthusiasts.
• Grab the tasks below, either open the website or PDF on your cell phone or print them out. And off you go!
• If you like, share your results on social media afterwards. Feel free to use #motivjagd and tag us on instagram or facebook.

Curious? You can find all the tasks in our downloadable PDF or directly here in the blog post.

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FOOD

Enjoy the Japanese quarter and set the scene for sushi, ramen & co.

ðLittle Tokyo (around Immermannstraße)

STREET

Discover the Japanese side of Düsseldorf and capture urban life.

ðLittle Tokyo (around Immermannstraße)

WRITING CHARACTERS

Look out for kanji, hiragana and katakana (Japanese characters) and take a creative photo.

ð Little Tokyo (around Immermannstraße)

JAPANESE STORES

The many Japanese supermarkets and stores offer you special motifs (and treats).

ðLittle Tokyo (around Immermannstraße)

ARCHITECTURE

Visit the EKO House and photograph traditional Japanese architecture.

ðEKO House in Niederkassel

NATURE

Visit the Japanese garden, for example, and discover the flora of Japan. You could also photograph exciting reflections in the pond.

ð Japanese garden in the Nordpark

SEASONAL

In spring, beautiful cherry blossoms and blue rain bloom. In the fall, you can see the glowing red Japanese maple.

ðe.g. in the Nordpark

COSPLAY/PORTRAIT

Visit Japan Day or Dokomi and try your hand at cosplay photography. Approach people in costume and ask for a short shoot
Note: You should discuss usage and publication rights with the person. We do not give legal advice here.

ðJapan Day usually on a Saturday in May on the banks of the Rhine
ð Dokomi usually on a weekend in May or June on and around the exhibition grounds (therefore also in Nordpark)

BONUS TASKS

⢠Capture a scene that shows "Japan meets Germany "
⢠Find something red that has to do with Japan
⢠Photograph a detail that is easily overlooked
⢠Photograph something that is not obviously Japanese, but can be interpreted as such

Map

We have created a map with all the photo spots mentioned and more, which you can easily save. If you know of any places that we haven't yet included on our map, feel free to share them with us via our social media channels or by emailing content@fotokoch.pt.

Instagram: @fotokochde
Facebook: @fotokoch

What are you waiting for?

Have fun taking photos! Show us your photos with #motivjagd and tag us on instagram or facebook, we are looking forward to your motifs.