Friday, December 22, 2006

Asakusa

Pictures from our outing in and around Asakusa today:

The 300 Years Old Pine in Hama-rikyu Park.



Floating up the Sumidagawa River from the garden to Asakusa. Derek snapped pictures at a manic pace.


Derek staring in awe at the Chuo-ohashi Bridge...


...which connects to an island of deluxe apartments in the sky.


Building with giant window.

Kaminarimon Gate


Giant hanging lantern.


Man studying many knives.


Sensouji Temple


Five-storied Pagoda against pink sky.



Local amusement park.


Winter trees against pink sky.



A prime example of the artfully crafted fake food they display outside restaurants to show what's on the menu.


Blowfish awaiting their demise.


I was hit up by this kid to answer some questions about Japan for his class assignment.

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