Columns 2026-06-30

Visiting the Spots: Retracing the Footsteps of NFL Stars

[Experimental Project] I visited the exact spots where NFL players took their photos in Japan—and tried to recreate them.

This is my personal passion project where I visit the exact locations where NFL players hang out in Japan and try to recreate their photos. Full disclosure: my photography skills are absolutely non-existent, so please keep your expectations incredibly low.

Photo1

**Spot: Tsukiji Outer Market - Near Tsukugon**
*Left: Aidan Hutchinson’s original photo / Right: Your humble webmaster*

I managed to find the exact spot, but the angle is completely off. To make matters worse, there was a local festival going on that day, and seeing everyone walking around in traditional Happi coats was a bit intimidating, so I panicked and rushed the shot!

Photo2

**Spot: Tsukiji Hongwanji Templen**
*Left: David Njoku’s original photo / Right: Your humble webmaster*

Found the exact location, but again, the angle is a total mismatch. Setting aside the whole day-versus-night difference... I definitely could have done something about that car parked right in front of me.

Photo3

**Spot: Tokyo Disneyland Approach**
*Left: Mike Ford Jr.’s original photo / Right: Your humble webmaster*

Honestly, I think I actually nailed the recreation on this one! Pretty close, right?

Photo4

**Spot: Tokyo Disneyland - In front of Beauty and the Beast**
*Left: Cameron Jordan’s original photo / Right: Your humble webmaster*

We have confirmed the location, but both the angle and the overall composition are entirely different stories.

Photo5

**Spot: [Tokyo Disneyland - Near Tomorrowland**
*Left: Cameron Jordan’s original photo / Right: Your humble webmaster*

The shape of the roof and the building structures look incredibly similar, but I couldn't pinpoint the exact grid to get the alignment right.

Wrap-up & What’s Next

I’m committed to leveling up my photography skills while hunting down even more of these legendary player spots across Japan!