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hkskyline Jan 7, 2017 3:55 AM

hkskyline's 2016 in Tokyo
 
I returned to Tokyo for a quick weekend hop to meet up with a good friend before continuing my journey to the other side of the world. Otherwise, I didn't have much on my agenda, returning to places I have been thanks to better weather, and looking for a vantage point to see the city's changes over time.

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City Hall in Shinjuku offers a free observation deck with very decent views. It appears both towers were open today.

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The crisp winter air meant I could see all the way to Mount Fuji.

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Love the fake food so you can expect what you have blindly ordered.

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Shinjuku offers tremendous shopping opportunities, but I was only looking for 2 specific things today. 1 was a cheap 100 yen store.

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Even the smoking area is classically designed!

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More updates on my website : http://www.globalphotos.org/tokyo.htm

Coldrsx Jan 7, 2017 9:56 PM

Never tire of my lovely Tokyo.

Murphy de la Sucre Jan 8, 2017 11:46 AM

Tokyo was amazing, Tokyo was amazing, Tokyo was amazing back in 90s.

It is just mundane nowadays.

hkskyline Jan 9, 2017 4:11 PM

I spent Christmas 2015 in Germany exploring the Christmas markets. So I was surprised Tokyo had their own European-style Christmas markets as well. This one looked authentic but the things they sold looked more like a North American flea market instead.

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boden Jan 15, 2017 2:37 AM

Great shots of density.:tup:

hkskyline Jan 18, 2017 5:24 PM

I headed up Yebisu Garden Place once again, only to find there was actually a 2nd floor with even better views than what I found on my first visit. They seemed to have renovated a section specifically for visitors to enjoy the views.

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Shinjuku

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The view is quite broad. To the right of Shinjuku is Tokyo Tower.

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hkskyline Apr 27, 2017 4:30 PM

Kamakura is an ancient city dating from the 12th century. Blessed with many temples and an ocean setting, it is now a popular day trip only an hour from Tokyo. I have been here years ago but in cloudy weather, but my 2nd visit was absolutely gorgeous. I began my day at Kita Kamakura. The station itself is quite simple and small. A short walk away is the first temple - Engaku-ji.

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Satisfied, I decided to walk to the next temple, and with the sun shining, not take the train to the main Kamakura station.

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Just off the main road is Meigetsuin, famous for its room with a circular window towards the garden.

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A grand approach with shops leads visitors into Kenchoji.

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Behind the main temples, fall foliage was still fully visible and without the crowds.

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Surprise, surprise! Mount Fuji is in the distance!

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ChargerCarl Apr 28, 2017 3:26 AM

The never ending dense, walkable urban fabric is so amazing. Is there any other city that can compare?


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