The Yushima Tenjin chrysanthemum exhibit is fantastic. I first when there in 2018. That visit blew me away. It was another great place for me to discover in Tokyo. Flower lovers will appreciate it for sure. Let me tell you about my day there. There were so many flowers around the shrine, on the shrine, …
Tower Hall Funabori is one of Tokyo`s lesser-known observatories. That shouldn’t be surprising as it is in the lonely east of the city, Edogawa Ward. Some people might scoff at its height of 115 meters. You look across the city rather than down on it. That is refreshing. It offers a different perspective. As it …
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I saw the Myohoji hydrangeas on a hot day in June 2022. It was about 32°c. Not that hot, but it was when I had to walk in the sun for nearly an hour. On top of that, I had my camera and a bag full of lenses. But it was worth it for some …
Hydrangeas, Jizo statues, rain and no umbrella. I think you can see where this story is going! It all happened at Takahata-Fudo temple. Things didn’t work out as planned. But in the end, I was happy. The weather forecast said it would be a partially cloudy day. Around lunchtime, it was precisely that. The sky …
Seaside Top was a popular observatory in Tokyo. The views it offered customers were fantastic. Unfortunately, it was now closed. Furthermore, the building is scheduled for demolition. I have decided to republish the article for the sake of posterity. Seaside Top Observatory is famous for its spectacular evening and night-time views. They could be the …
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Bujin-ga is my new Japanese word. What about you, have you heard of it? It means samurai portraits. And Kanda Myojin, one of Tokyo’s most important shrines, had an exhibit of them. Luckily, cameras were allowed. The exhibition celebrated the 10th anniversary of the samurai painter Masayuki Kojo. He is a professional painter of Japan’s …
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Long ago, Akihabara gained the nickname Akihabara Electric Town. That was when the area was home to many household appliance shops. It also had electric stores that sold specialized stuff. Need a whatsit for your whatnot? You could get it there. That’s what I remember from 1991 when I first arrived in Tokyo. But, it …
In November 2019, I went to the annual Omiya Hachimangu chrysanthemum exhibit. It is usually my first stop each season. And that is why I never get the flowers in bloom, which is a pity. I’m always too early for them. Wouldn’t it be fantastic to have unlimited time to do the things you love? …
I love photographing Tokyo’s beautiful evenings. My rooftop is the perfect place for it. To the east, I can see Shinjuku and further afield. In the west, I can see Kichijoji and Tachikawa. On afternoons when I have nothing to do, I take my camera and tripod up for pictures. That’s what I did for …
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August 24, 2021, was the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Paralympics. And if you didn’t know, I’m not generally a big supporter of the Olympics. But, as you probably do know, I like airplanes. So, when my wife told me the Blue Impulse acrobatics team would soon fly over the city, I reached for my …
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