I am a photographer from New York living in Japan. I specialize in images of Kyoto, particularly geisha and maiko and Buddhist icons.

My work can be found in three books: Geisha & Maiko of Kyoto: Beauty, Art, & Dance (2009), One Hundred Views of Kyoto (2008), and One Hundred Views of Maiko and Geiko (2006).

On the web, you can find my main portfolio at www.johnpaulfoster.com.

I also have a photo blog where I share information about geisha, Kyoto, and photography. It's at www.johnpaulfoster.com/blog.

Some of the photos from my portfolio and blog also appear here on Flickr, but many do not. I also publish photos here on Flickr that do not appear on my website.

I enjoy discussing the culture of Kyoto and photography with others, so feel free to send me a message if you are interested.