Another from Gyosen Park
One last pic, for now anyway, from Gyosen Koen. The irises were still looking good, more than a month after they initially bloomed.
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Japanese fisherman
In many Japanese parks, including Gyosen Koen, you can find a little pond surrounded by fishermen. This guy caught one just as his friends were arriving. They applauded and here he is acknowledging their congratulations.
Five seconds later the fish was released. I wonder how many times that fish has been caught and released?
Awa Odori Festival at Kagurazaka (神楽坂の阿波踊り祭り)
Last night (and tonight if you are in Tokyo) was the annual Awa Odori Matsuri at nearby Kagurazaka. The day was very hot so I remained indoors (with AC) until I walked the 30 minutes or so to Kagurazaka in order to arrive by the start at 7 p.m.
Summer nights have that magically feel in the air already. Add thousands of Japanese musicians and dancers to the smiling members of the audience and the evening becomes that much more special.
I have never witnessed the Awa Odori before, and I hope it won’t be my last such experience.
Here is a video I took:
Zen rock garden in Gyosen Park
It was a bit more difficult to leave the house during rainy season, not so much because of rain but because it was so hot and humid (and we have AC in our apartment). In a rare break in the clouds I took today’s photo at Gyosen Koen (行船公園) near the Nishi-Kasai (西葛西) Station on the Tozai Line. I’m a big fan of Japanese rock gardens.
West Tokyo night view
The third, and last, in the series. This time the camera is pointed to the west.
Japanese restaurant at night
The previously mentioned chanpon restaurant near our apartment has recently become popular. The seats are usually full now, and sometimes there is even a line out the door. There was no line at Chanpon Taro on this evening, but some bike riders appear to have been enjoying a meal inside.