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Crowd at Nakamise dori

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:30:30 -0800

The Nakamise-dōri (仲見世通り) is a street on the approach to the temple. It is said to have come about in the early 18th century, when neighbors of Sensō-ji were granted permission to set up shops on the approach to the temple. However, in May 1885 the government of Tokyo ordered all shop owners to leave. In December of that same year the area was reconstructed in Western-style brick. During the 1923 Great Kantō earthquake many of the shops were destroyed, then rebuilt in 1925 using concrete, only to be destroyed again during the bombings of World War II.

Catering to the visiting crowds, the surrounding area has many traditional shops and eating places that feature traditional dishes (hand-made noodles, sushi, tempura, etc.). Nakamise-Dori, the street leading from the Thunder Gate to the temple itself, is lined with small shops selling souvenirs ranging from fans, ukiyo-e (woodblock prints), kimono and other robes, Buddhist scrolls, traditional sweets, to Godzilla toys, t-shirts, and cell-phone straps. These shops themselves are part of a living tradition of selling to pilgrims who walked to Sensō-ji.

Source: Wikipedia

Cookies, candy, boobs and disposable cameras

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:33:37 -0800

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One of the vendors at Nakamise dori with variety of merchandise.

~~I'm still puzzled by those boobs display boxes. Any idea what those are?~~

Turns out that those things are boob shaped pudding, as subject matter expert Trevor noted on the photo. Their shape also seem to be related to geography (Osaka, Yokohama? and Tokyo from left to right)

Street Food Vendor

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:35:05 -0800

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One of the many spots to get some street food at Nakamise Dori.

Kaminarimon Gate to Senso-ji

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:26:05 -0800

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The original gate, built by military commander Taira no Kinmasa in 942, stood south of Asakusa in Komagata. It was erected in the present location during the Kamakura period (1192-1333). At that time, statues of Fujin (wind god) and Raijin (thunder god) came to rest at either side of the gate.

People initially offered prayers to these two statues for the protection of the temple against natural disasters including typhoons, floods and fire. Over time, they became the subject of prayers for the benefit of the people, such as for a bountiful harvest and for peace in the world.

The gate was burned down in a massive fire in December 1865. After a period of 95 years, it was finally reconstructed by Konosuke Matsushita, founder of Matsushita Electric, the electronics company known for its Panasonic brand. The bold, dignified gate is known around Japan not only as a symbol of Senso-ji, but of the whole of Asakusa.

Source: www.senso-ji.jp/guide/index_e.html

Rickshaws

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:09:47 -0800

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Statue of Kusunoki Masashige

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:08:04 -0700

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Kusunoki Masashige (楠木正成, 1294 - July 4, 1336) was a 14th century samurai who fought for Emperor Go-Daigo in his attempt to wrest rulership of Japan away from the Kamakura shogunate and is remembered as the ideal of samurai loyalty.

Source: Wikipedia

Denny's under the moon

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:30:26 -0700

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Layers of transportation

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:30:57 -0700

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nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:30:45 -0700

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The Tokyo Towers

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:30:15 -0700

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Tokyo Towers under construction.

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:30:36 -0700

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Asahi Beer Headquarters

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:31:10 -0700

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The golden flame object was designed by renowned French designer Philippe Stark and is known as the Flamme d’Or which means Flame of Gold in English, but it is affectionately known as the “golden turd”. It weighs over 300 tons and was built by shipbuilders using techniques they use to build submarines.

Uchibori Dori

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:39:33 -0700

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Uchibori Dori with Tokyo Tower in the background.

Tokyo Imperial Palace

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:08:18 -0700

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Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居 kōkyo; literally , "Imperial Residence") is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. It is a large park-like area located in the Chiyoda area of Tokyo close to Tokyo Station and contains several buildings including the main palace (Kyūden (宮殿), the private residences of the imperial family, an archive, museum and administrative offices. It is built on the site of the old Edo castle. The total area including the gardens is 7.41 square kilometres (2.86 sq mi). During the height of the 1980s Japanese property bubble, the palace grounds were valued by some as more than the value of all the real estate in the state of California.

Source: Wikipedia

Tokyo Imperial Palace

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 23:08:28 -0700

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Tea Ceremony

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:45:27 -0700

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Bonsai

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:46:09 -0700

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nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:46:48 -0700

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Koi

nobody@flickr.com (morozgrafix) — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 13:44:39 -0700

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