 Most viewed - Sumida-ku 墨田区 |
Site of Lord Kira's Estate or Honjo Matsuzaka-cho Park. Lord Kira was the villain in the famous Chushingura vendetta. 吉良邸跡・本所松坂町公園768 views
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Priests splash cold water over themselves at the Nose Myokenzan Betsuin in Sumida-ku, Tokyo419 views
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The following photos were taken in March 2012. Compared to the photos above taken in 2023, notice how the plum blossoms have grown taller and thicker.241 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir chopsticks.221 views
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Yokozuna statue217 views
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More sales girls wearing happi coats during Tokyo Skytree pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2012.199 views
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I like the sales girls wearing happi coats, a symbol of the shitamachi (old merchants' quarters) area of Tokyo.192 views
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Priests appear191 views
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Tokyo Skytree as seen from the air. It just stands out since there are no tall buildings around it.190 views
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McDonald's and Starbucks will be right under Tokyo Skytree.176 views
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Old postcard showing Ryogoku Bridge over Sumida River and the old Kokugikan in the distance.165 views
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Finally went up Tokyo Skytree for the first time in Sept. 2013. I waited for a clear weekday and went early in the morning. 162 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir ball-point pens.160 views
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Map of Ryogoku. The Kokugikan sumo arena is north of the station, as well as the Edo-Tokyo Museum.159 views
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You can either buy a ticket at the door or buy a reserved ticket for a specific day via their Website. Visiting Tokyo Skytree on snowy days can be dangerous. Clumps of snow clinging to the struts are known to fall to the ground.158 views
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The higher observation deck called Tembo Galleria has a unique design with a spiraling walkway called the Skywalk.151 views
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The exposed struts inside the observation deck are padded so you don't crack your head when you bump into it. Lonely people who don't have anyone to hug could hug one of these. It's soft enough.148 views
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Tokyo Skytree147 views
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About the plum blossom festival. They have koto performances, serve hot sake and matcha green tea (for a fee), and a photo shoot of local tourist ambassadors.144 views
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Tokyo Skytree as seen from Sarue Onshi Park in Koto Ward.143 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir towels.143 views
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Kapulanakehau "Kehau" Tamure has a Tokyo Skytree ornament in her hair as she performed during Opening Ceremony festivities at Tokyo Skytree for Sumida Ward residents on May 19-20, 2012..143 views
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Tokyo Skytree is clearly visible from Asakusa.142 views
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Lower lookout deck.141 views
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Food court141 views
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Omurai Katori Shrine in Sumida Ward.129 views
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One restaurant in Solamachi has an outdoor terrace.124 views
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Omurai Katori Shrine in Sumida Ward.123 views
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JR Ryogoku Station platform for the Sobu Line.122 views
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On a clear day, the views are marvelous, with Mt. Fuji (upper right) and many Tokyo landmarks visible. 120 views
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Inside Sumo Photo Museum119 views
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Mt. Fuji as seen from Tokyo Skytree.117 views
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Sumo Photo Museum115 views
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Soft drinks in Tokyo Skytree-shaped bottles.114 views
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Views from the Skywalk.113 views
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Tokyo Skytree has a unique curving side.112 views
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Sky window over a rest area in Solamachi.112 views
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Another stage had Mukojima geisha performing. Mukojima is in Sumida Ward. http://mukoujima-kenban.com/index.html111 views
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Filled with a water hose109 views
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Tokyo Skytree Arena had another stage.109 views
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Mukojima geisha performing. Mukojima is in Sumida Ward. http://mukoujima-kenban.com/index.html109 views
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Books about Tokyo Skytree.109 views
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Stunning views. Sumida River.109 views
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Miso from all over Japan.108 views
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The first/lower observation deck is called the Tembo Deck. 108 views
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Each elevator has a design based on one of the four seasons. I went inside the summer elevator with a fireworks design. The elevator is very fast going up.108 viewsPart of the elevator door is also transparent. Close your eyes or look away if you start to feel sick/dizzy. Please don't vomit in the elevator.
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The Skywalk can get quite warm on sunny days.108 views
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I overheard one woman say, "The city looks like it's made of Lego." I had to agree. 108 views
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One of the shopping alleys inside Solamachi.107 views
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Nose Myokenzan Betsuin at a street corner. In Feb., priests at this small temple splash cold water on themselves for 30 min. Near Honjo-Azumabashi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line or JR Kinshicho Station on the Sobu Line.106 views
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Front of Kokugikan. The wide stairs make it quick for many people to exit the building. It is a sleek, modern building with a spacious interior. The roof collects rainwater for use in the toilets.106 views
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Male (kane) hula dancers at Tokyo Skytree.106 views
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On the food floor, they were giving out yummy samples. This is shumai.106 views
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Sake from all over Japan.106 views
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Much more crowded in late morning with lots of school kids on class trips.106 views
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They were extending the train station. Roof still under construction.105 views
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The problem with buying a reserved ticket for a specific day is that you won't know what the weather will be like that day. It's not worth going up on a cloudy/rainy day.105 viewsLow clouds can easily cover the lookout decks and all you may see is cloud white. They also close the tower on windy/stormy days.
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I saw one school girl here who looked very nauseous (likely threw up in the bathroom) with a friend rubbing her back.105 views
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Here, you can buy another ticket for 1000 yen to go up further by 100 meters to the higher lookout deck called the Tembo Galleria, 450 meters above ground.105 views
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Near the foot of Tokyo Skytree during pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2012.103 views
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Opening sale on the food floor.103 views
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Gateway Bridge103 views
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Asakusa Kannon temple, Sensoji as seen from Tokyo Skytree.103 views
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On May 20, 2012, dancers from the Hawaii Aloha Academy danced to songs played by Kehau and her trio on May 20, 2012.102 views
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The shopping complex integrated with Tokyo Sky Tree is called Solamachi (meaning Skytree) which includes an aquarium and planetarium. This is an odd sight at first with all these people, after having gotten used to seeing this place devoid of people.102 views
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The least crowded time is weekday mornings between 8 am to 10 am. I got there at 9:30 am on a Friday and was happy to see no line to buy a ticket (2000 yen) to go up. 102 views
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I went from 0 to 350 meters above the ground in less than 10 min. There are four elevators.102 views
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Tokyo Skytree ticket counter. Empty on weekday mornings from 8 am to 10 am.102 views
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Ryogoku102 views
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Ryogoku102 views
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Asakusa Kannon temple, Sensoji102 views
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Northern Sumida River102 views
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir shop.101 views
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On May 20, dancers from the Hawaii Aloha Academy danced to songs played by Kehau and her trio on May 20, 2012.101 views
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Foot of Tokyo Skytree which was the only thing not open during pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2012.101 views
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The line for that ticket was also very short before 10 am. Elevator to go higher.101 views
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The Skywalk is not recommended if you fear heights.101 views
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Ueno Park (National Museum)101 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station101 views
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The Solamachi (Skytown) shopping complex below Tokyo Skytree was also open to Sumida Ward residents for a preview on May 19-20, 2012. All the shops were open and held an opening sale. Tokyo Skytree officially opened on May 22.100 views
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Merchandise of Tokyo Skytree's official mascot.100 views
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From the Solamachi shopping complex, there is a window from which you can view the foot.100 views
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The food floor was the most crowded and noisy. This fish market was holding special opening sale selling lotta seafood for 634 yen (in reference to the Skytree's 634-meter height) during pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents on May 20, 2100 views
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Asakusa100 views
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Sumida River and Asakusa100 views
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This road connects Tokyo Skytree Station with Oshiage Station and was formerly crowded with people before the Skytree opened.99 views
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It's much cheaper to visit Skytree on your own instead of going on a typical bus tour. But a bus tour may exempt you from a long wait to go up since they have their own reserved tickets for a specific time.99 views
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Tokyo Tower99 views
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Back on the lower deck.99 views
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This stage in a small park near the Skytree, they had hula performances in the afternoon on May 20, 2012.98 views
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On May 19-20, 2012, Tokyo Sky Tree held pre-opening festivities for Sumida Ward residents (Tokyo Sky Tree is in Sumida Ward). Various entertainment was held at three performance stages.98 views
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Kapulanakehau "Kehau" Tamure who was a member of Nā Palapalai, provides music along with her trio.98 views
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A load of fish for only 634 yen. In Japanese, "634" can be pronounced "Musashi" which refers to the Skytree's 634-meter height. Musashi was also the name of the old province that included most of Tokyo.98 views
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Going further up.98 views
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Tokyo Dome98 views
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National Diet Building98 views
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This is the ticket line for the higher Tembo Galleria. A 20-min. wait already by late morning.98 views
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Elevator with autumn design98 views
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Tokyo Skytree 東京スカイツリー97 views
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The shopping complex hides the tower's three legs.97 views
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Tokyo Skytree shadow.97 views
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Benches provided97 views
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On May 20, 2012, dancers from the Hawaii Aloha Academy danced to songs played by Kehau and her trio on May 20, 2012.96 views
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Kids exercising.96 views
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See-through floor96 views
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Solamachi means Sky Town.94 views
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If you look closely, you can see stairs winding around the tower.94 views
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Tokyo Skytree and plum blossoms.94 views
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Sumo Photo Museum 相撲写真資料館93 views
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The new Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobe Line, just one stop from Asakusa Station. Renamed from Narihirabashi Station.93 views
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Picture-taking service on lower deck.93 views
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Line for the elevator to go down.93 views
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Waiting for the elevator to go down. It took longer for me to go down than to go up. There's no time limit on the observation decks. You can stay there all day I think.93 views
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The following photos were taken in March 2012, about two months before Tokyo Sky Tree opened on May 22, 2012.92 views
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Near the construction site was this little Info Plaza showing a model of Tokyo Sky Tree.92 views
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See-through floor92 views
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Shopping complex.91 views
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Elevator with winter design91 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.90 views
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Pet memorial, Eko-in89 views
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After it snows in Tokyo in winter, beware of chunks of snow falling from Tokyo Skytree. They have known to crash into nearby homes below.89 views
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Tokyo Skytree and carp streamers.89 views
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This little park was purchased in 1934 by locals and donated to Tokyo to mark the site of Kira's estate. Free admission.88 views
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The Tembo Deck has three floors. One floor has a cafe and prices were quite cheap. Almost the same as any coffee shop on the ground.88 views
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The walls inside have panels such as this one. Painting depicting Lord Asano's attack on Lord Kira at Edo Castle.86 views
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Chanting prayers85 views
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The temple itself looks so modern and ordinary that it does not look like a temple.85 views
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Marker for the Ako retainers' avenging their Lord who was forced to commit seppuku when he attacked Lord Kira at Edo Castle.84 views
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Gate to Eko-in temple where early sumo tournaments were held. The temple was originally built in 1657 for the repose of over 100,000 people who died in the Great Fire of Meireki (Furisode Fire). 回向院83 views
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As soon as you get out of Oshiage Station, you can see it towering above. Already it draws many tourists to the area gawking and photographing it.83 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.83 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.83 views
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Sumo monument in Ekoin temple. Sumo matches were held here regularly from 1833 to 1909 when the Kokugikan sumo stadium was built.82 views
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Pet memorial, Eko-in temple.82 views
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Next to a portrait studio is a small garage with sumo photos on the walls.82 views
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In early May, koinobori carp streamers are displayed for Children's Day at Tokyo Skytree.82 views
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JR Ryogoku Station. This part of the station building is now a beer hall. The train station entrance has moved to the right of this.81 views
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Memorials for those who died in maritime disasters.81 views
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In April 2010, I went to see what the fuss was about. I can see Tokyo Skytree from my window at home in eastern Tokyo, so naturally I got very curious about this thing which seemed to have sprouted from nowhere.81 views
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Old entrance to Ryogoku Station with a high ceiling and giant portraits of sumo wrestlers.80 views
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Shop selling sumo goods.80 views
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Present entrance to Ryogoku Station (during spring festival).79 views
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Ryogoku Station exit. Only one sumo portait hangs here.79 views
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Poster announcing the train station name change.79 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station79 views
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Tokyo Skytree and carp streamers.79 views
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Shrine hall78 views
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Sumo monument in Eko-in temple. Sumo was first held here in 1768. 力塚78 views
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The temple has many other memorials and monuments.78 views
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58 days until Tokyo Skytree opens.78 views
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JR Ryogoku Station 両国駅77 views
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When the tower opens to the public in spring 2012, it will no doubt become a major tourist attraction. The sleepy neighborhood of Oshiage will transform into one of Tokyo's hottest spots.76 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.76 views
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Painting depicting the retainers proceeding to Ryogoku to get Kira's head.75 views
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Tokyo Skytree is near Oshiage Station in Sumida Ward which is next to Asakusa.75 views
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Tokyo Skytree. Just wait till it reaches its full height of 634 meters and become Japan's tallest structure. It's gonna be more than awesome.75 views
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.75 views
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Cemetary74 views
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Matsuzaka Inari Shrine. On the right is a small, roofed stone monument engraved with the names of 20 of Kira's samurai who died during the attack. 74 viewsThe stone monument was built by a local shopkeeper.
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People gawking at Tokyo Skytree. It's best to see it on a sunny day with the blue sky in the background. Even at 338 meters high, it is already looking something awesome.74 views
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Another highlight is this beautiful, classic Tobu bus from 1951. Cab-over type bus displayed at Tobu Museum in Sumida Ward, Tokyo.74 views
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Model of Tokyo Skytree inside the Tokyo Sky Tree Info Plaza.73 views
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Edo-Tokyo Museum71 views
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Meanwhile, the old Tokyo Tower will lose broadcast customers and see a great drop in income.71 views
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