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 fairly empty. This is a great place to go in Tokyo to get a break from the crowds. There’s a … Read More →
Monthly Archives: August 2010
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 which was destroyed by first atomic bomb ever to be used in the history of humankind on August 6, 1945. … Read More →
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 Map
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. These are companies that have given money to support the Shrine. View Larger Map