Wednesday, April 27, 2005

Akihabara


Main Road Akihabara Posted by Hello

Friday, April 15, 2005

Public Restroom


Daimon Posted by Hello

Thursday, April 14, 2005

Narrow Building


Ginza Area Posted by Hello

In Tokyo you can find a lot of narrow buildings like the black one in this photo.

Wednesday, April 13, 2005

Tokyo Station


Tokyo Station Posted by Hello

More to follow…

Tuesday, April 12, 2005

Garbage Incinerator


Harumi Area Posted by Hello

This is one of the many garbage incinerators that are in Tokyo. This particular one is located near Harumi Island (see previous posting.) Not much room for landfills in Tokyo.

Monday, April 11, 2005

Matsudo City


Near The Station Posted by Hello

Just a photo today of Matsudo City, which is located in Chiba Prefecture. This city is right next to Tokyo (only separated by the Edo River.)

Sunday, April 10, 2005

Tsukishima : Part Two


Canal Posted by Hello

Here are some more photos of the Tsukishima area (see previous posting.)


Tsukishima Posted by Hello


Monjyayaki Restaurant Posted by Hello

Saturday, April 09, 2005

Hanami


Chiba Posted by Hello

This weekend the cherry blossoms are in full bloom. People are enjoying Hanami, which in English would be “cherry blossom viewing.” Actually it’s just an excuse for some people to get really drunk!


Ogawamachi Posted by Hello

This photo was taken next to a park, in a business section of Tokyo.

Friday, April 08, 2005

Harumi Island


Harumi Posted by Hello

Right next to Tsukishima Island (see yesterday's posting) is another small Island called Harumi Island.

This photo was taken from Triton Square, which is a shopping complex located on Harumi Island. Across the water you can see Tsukishima.

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Tsukishima


Tsukuda Chuo-Ku Posted by Hello

This photo was taken in the Tsukuda area of Tsukishima Island, which is located in Chuo-Ku (ward of Tokyo.)

Tsukishima (literally “moon island”) is an island that was made from reclaimed land. Take a look at this page from Japan Reference’s website to see a great aerial view of this island (bottom of the page.)

Wednesday, April 06, 2005

Cherry Blossoms


Chiba Prefecture 1 of 2 Posted by Hello


Chiba Prefecture 2 of 2 Posted by Hello

Well, the cherry blossoms are blooming this week. A few more photos to follow in the next few days.

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

Shinjuku


Shinjuku Posted by Hello

This photo is from the Shinjuku Ward of Tokyo. Shinjuku is one of busiest sections of Tokyo.

Take a look at japan-guide.com’s information on Shinjuku. It really is an interesting place the has many “faces” to it.

Monday, April 04, 2005

The Sumida River


Sumida River Posted by Hello

Feeling a little bit lazy this week, so here is just another photo for today’s posting. The Sumida River is in Tokyo.

Sunday, April 03, 2005

Tokyo Tower


Tokyo Tower Posted by Hello

Just another photo of Tokyo Tower!

Saturday, April 02, 2005

Vending Machines


Vending Machines Posted by Hello

In Japan you can find vending machines almost anywhere. During the winter months some of the drinks in these machines are heated.

Friday, April 01, 2005

A New Police Box


Ginza Posted by Hello

Here is an example of a more modern police box. Yes, the one with the two frogs on top! There are many different styles of police boxes in Japan. This one is located in the famous Ginza area; not all look this nice.

In Japanese, these police boxes are called Koban (kouban.) Here is an interesting article that mentions the Koban system.