Posts Tagged ‘Tokyo’


21
Sep

tokyo fotos: meiji shrine

Last batch of pictures, and these are from my wonderful visit to the Meiji Shrine. I came here after visiting Asukusa, and was really moved by the simplicity and peacefulness.  This Shinto shrine was built in the early 1900s to pay tribute to a beloved emperor and empress, and was then destroyed in the war.  [...]

21
Sep

tokyo fotos: asakusa and senso-ji

Senso-ji was one of the most breath-taking parts of my visit to Tokyo.  It’s one of the most famous temples in the city, and even though it was under construction and took quite a few subway transfers to get there, it was well worth it.  As always, roll over pictures for titles, and click to [...]

20
Sep

tokyo fotos: rainy day fun with wes

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20
Sep

tokyo fotos: miscellaneous edition

24
Jul

kanichiwa, tokyo

Off to Tokyo tomorrow! Even though I’ll be attending to some business while I’m there, it’ll be nice to have a break from the long days at hogwan. And I get to visit with the one and only Amelina! Pictures/stories coming soon.