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A few days ago I watched The Barbarian and the Geisha. The opening scene is of a Bon Odori in 1856, and it reminded me of today’s photo, taken at the last Bon Odori I witnessed in 2013.

Posted on February 23rd, 2019 under Japan. Tags: bon odori, lanterns, matsuri, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, Tokyo, 西久保八幡神社例大祭 夏祭り2013. Comments Off on Bon Odori

The story behind this photo can be found here.

Posted on July 24th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: aerial photography, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, signs, Tokyo. Comments Off on 市川のアイリンクタウン

This fun, little guidebook by Abby Denson is aimed primarily at young people (10-25 years old), but has useful aspects for anyone. I would have liked a little more dealing with the seasons and festivals (when to go to see certain things in Tokyo) and less on where to buy souvenirs.

The book contains many useful phrases and helpful hints. The information on ibuprofen is incorrect though. Ringl is not ibuprofen in Japan. Ringl is the same as Tylenol (acetaminophen). If you need Advil or Motrin in Tokyo (or any part of Japan), use the information on this page instead.

Posted on June 8th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: book review, books, reviews, Tokyo. Comments Off on Cool Tokyo Guide

I took today’s photo after watching a Swallows game in Tokyo at Meiji Jingu Stadium (明治神宮野球場). I think I was in the Gaienmae Station. Is anyone familiar with that station? Am I correct in that guess?

Posted on May 11th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: baseball, Nikon 24-120mm f/4 VR G lens, Nikon D600, signs, Tokyo, trains, yakult swallows. Comments Off on Train platform to enter car #6

神田川

Today’s photo was taken nearly eight years ago. Let the blooming begin.

Posted on March 10th, 2018 under Japan. Tags: cherry blossoms, flower lovers guide to tokyo, kandagawa, night photography, sakura, Tokyo, 桜. Comments Off on Kandagawa sakura evening