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2001 – Tokyo, Japan

Historic Tokyo

In between the skyscrapers one can find ancient temples and parks.

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The Asakusa Kannon Temple, or Sensoji Temple, is a buddist temple that was first built during the 7th century. It has been rebuilt several times after war, earthquakes and fires, but it has still kept the original look. To the left is a five-storey pagoda.

Nakamise-dori, a pedestrian street leading up to the temple. The street is lined with small shops selling souvenirs, clothes and food.

Myself in front of the Hozomon gate in front of the Sensoji Temple.

A cat hanging out with his friend.

Inside the Sensoji Temple, people are throwing coins in a big well. The dropping coins make a lot of noise.

Hie Jinja - a shinto temple in Akasaka, close to the National Diet Building. It is dedicated to the god Oyamakui-no-kami - protector against evil. Although built in 1967, the history stretches back to 830. It has been moved several times before it was placed at its current position on top of a hill.

Inside the Hie Jinja.

The Hama Rikyu Garden was earlier used as hunting grounds for ducks by the shoguns (military rulers of Japan before 1868).

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