Japan by Night photo exhibit by Louis Rivera at Yume Japanese Gardens, opening on Feb. 18 to March 28, 2017. Yume gardens is at 2130 N. Alvernon Way. Gallery opening reception  from 5 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. 

Louis Rivera is a freelance photographer from San Diego, has studied  the Japanese language and traveled in Japan. He was the MC at the recent Tucson Japanese Festival (sponsored by SAJCC) on Jan. 14, 2017.

“Louis  was born and raised in San Diego, California where he first got exposed to Japanese culture thanks to the thriving community and local supermarkets. Wanting to share this culture’s beauty, Louis began practicing photography. He also co-founded a blog called Chasing Japan, where he writes about the Japanese culture and his take on photography. As a self-taught Japanese speaker, he also took a Japanese language class for a semester. Last year, Louis took a trip to Japan, covering half the country while recording photographs for the gallery, “Japan By Night.” The gallery features pictures of Japan’s unique spirit at various places during the summer months.”

More info: www.yumegardens.org.