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Asakusa's famous Senso-ji - a Buddhist temple
Asakusa’s famous Senso-ji – a Buddhist temple22-May-2004 21:41Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.0015625 sec,
At the steps of Senso-ji
At the steps of Senso-ji22-May-2004 21:43Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.0125 sec,
Atsuko and Maria at Senso-ji
Atsuko and Maria at Senso-ji22-May-2004 21:41Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.003125 sec,
The Nakamise - a shopping street leading to the Hozomon (Senso-ji's second entrance gate)
The Nakamise – a shopping street leading to the Hozomon (Senso-ji’s second entrance gate)31-Mar-2007 11:03Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 7.1, 5.40625mm, 0.00625 sec,
One of the main streets in Asakusa - it's one of the oldest districts of Tokyo
One of the main streets in Asakusa – it’s one of the oldest districts of Tokyo26-Jun-2004 02:46Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.002 sec,
The Funky Duck ride at the aging Asakusa Hanayashiki Amusement Park
The Funky Duck ride at the aging Asakusa Hanayashiki Amusement Park26-Jun-2004 02:41Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 7.1, 5.40625mm, 0.005 sec,
Cherry blossoms on the waterfront in Asakusa. The first nice weekend after the blossoms come out is a traditional time for the Japanese to picnic under the cherry trees.
Cherry blossoms on the waterfront in Asakusa. The first nice weekend after the blossoms come out is a traditional time for the Japanese to picnic under the cherry trees.31-Mar-2007 13:09Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.00625 sec,
If you're lucky the Himiko water taxi, with its unususal design, will be available to take you down the Sumida River
If you’re lucky the Himiko water taxi, with its unususal design, will be available to take you down the Sumida River14-Apr-2007 13:10Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 10, 10.8125mm, 0.008 sec,
At the start of the cruise, you'll see the Asahi beer buildings, designed by Phillipe Starck. The one on the right is supposed to look like a head of foam on a beer, but has been nickname the golden turd.
At the start of the cruise, you’ll see the Asahi beer buildings, designed by Phillipe Starck. The one on the right is supposed to look like a head of foam on a beer, but has been nickname the golden turd.26-Jun-2004 01:51Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 7.1, 5.40625mm, 0.003125 sec,
A rare sighting in Tokyo - a homeless encampment along the Sumida river
A rare sighting in Tokyo – a homeless encampment along the Sumida river26-Jun-2004 01:38Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 4, 10.8125mm, 0.01 sec,
One of about a dozen bridges you'll pass along the cruise - each is small but architecturally distinctive
One of about a dozen bridges you’ll pass along the cruise – each is small but architecturally distinctive26-Jun-2004 01:33Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 10, 10.8125mm, 0.008 sec,
The Aqua City shopping center at Odaiba, with the Fuji TV building behind it
The Aqua City shopping center at Odaiba, with the Fuji TV building behind it15-Feb-2007 01:38Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 7.1, 5.40625mm, 0.003125 sec,
The Fuji TV building in Odaiba
The Fuji TV building in Odaiba12-Feb-2007 02:19Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 4, 10.8125mm, 0.002 sec,
Yamaha's Electric Commuter EC-02, on display near Aqua City
Yamaha’s Electric Commuter EC-02, on display near Aqua City31-Mar-2007 18:40Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.03333333 sec,
The Ashes and Snow photography exhibition at Odaiba, housed in a temporary structure made from shipping containers
The Ashes and Snow photography exhibition at Odaiba, housed in a temporary structure made from shipping containers24-Mar-2007 15:31Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.005 sec,
Entrance to the Ashes and Snow exhibition
Entrance to the Ashes and Snow exhibition24-Mar-2007 15:26Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.0125 sec,
Spring time in Odaiba
Spring time in Odaiba21-May-2007 15:55Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 7.1, 5.40625mm, 0.005 sec,
Odaiba's “Palette Town” giant ferris wheel - one of the largest in the world
Odaiba’s “Palette Town” giant ferris wheel – one of the largest in the world24-Mar-2007 15:29Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.002 sec,
Odaiba's ferris wheel at night
Odaiba’s ferris wheel at night24-Mar-2007 18:28Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.01666666 sec,
The Toyota Megaweb showroom in Odaiba's Palette Town
The Toyota Megaweb showroom in Odaiba’s Palette Town21-May-2007 17:12Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.01666666 sec,
Maria with her favorite car in the Megaweb showroom
Maria with her favorite car in the Megaweb showroom25-Jun-2004 20:32Canon Canon PowerShot S230, 2.8, 5.40625mm, 0.01666666 sec,