This bridge is on Tennouse Isle, a man-made island on the edge of Tokyo Bay. It’s mainly a business location, so on the weekends it’s …
A-bomb Dome, Hiroshima
The A-bomb Dome in Hiroshima. A plaque near the dome reads: “The A-bomb Dome is the ruins of the former Hiroshima Prefecture Industrial Promotion Hall …
Rice Grass
Rice grass growing in a rice field in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. This is early in the growing season, before the rice grains form. View Larger …
Praying Statue on Mt. Takao
Praying statue on Mt. Takao in rural Tokyo. If anyone knows the cultural significance or can identify this deity please comment. I’ll happily update the …
Akasaka
Night scene in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan. This is front of Akasaka Biz Tower. Among many other companies, Thomson Reuters has their Tokyo office here. View …
Egypt (in Japan)
A miniature of the Abu Simbel temple of Ramesses II. This is about 1 meter wide. The real one is a little bit bigger. This …
Choices
A man reading the menu in a front of a Chinese restaurant in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan. Choices, choices, choices… View Larger Map
Izakaya in Akasaka
Latern in front of an Izakaya in Akasaka, an area in Tokyo, Japan. An izakaya is a uniquely Japanese dining experience. Most of the menu …
Hie Shrine
These torii cover a staircase on the back side of Hie Shrine in Akasaka, Tokyo, Japan. The names of various companies are written on them. …