 Last additions - Sumida-ku 墨田区 |
Male (kane) hula dancers at Tokyo Skytree.Jun 18, 2012
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Kapulanakehau "Kehau" Tamure who was a member of Nā Palapalai, provides music along with her trio.Jun 18, 2012
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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.Jun 18, 2012
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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.Jun 18, 2012
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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.Jun 18, 2012
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This stage in a small park near the Skytree, they had hula performances in the afternoon on May 20, 2012.Jun 18, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree Station platform.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree StationMar 31, 2012
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58 days until Tokyo Skytree opens.Mar 31, 2012
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Poster announcing the train station name change.Mar 31, 2012
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They were extending the train station. Roof still under construction.Mar 31, 2012
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The new Tokyo Skytree Station on the Tobe Line, just one stop from Asakusa Station. Renamed from Narihirabashi Station.Mar 31, 2012
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Near the construction site was this little Info Plaza showing a model of Tokyo Sky Tree.Mar 31, 2012
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Shopping complex.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree and plum blossoms.Mar 31, 2012
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McDonald's and Starbucks will be right under Tokyo Skytree.Mar 31, 2012
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If you look closely, you can see stairs winding around the tower.Mar 31, 2012
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Lower lookout deck.Mar 31, 2012
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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.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir chopsticks.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir ball-point pens.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir towels.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Skytree souvenir shop.Mar 31, 2012
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The shopping complex hides the tower's three legs.Mar 31, 2012
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Solamachi means Sky Town.Mar 31, 2012
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The following photos were taken in March 2012, about two months before Tokyo Sky Tree opened on May 22, 2012.Mar 31, 2012
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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.Mar 31, 2012
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This plum tree was planted when Princess Aiko (daughter of Crown Prince Hiro and Masako) was born.Mar 31, 2012
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Showering under plum blossoms.Mar 31, 2012
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The red ones have a thicker fragrance.Mar 31, 2012
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I went crazy smelling the sweet fragrances of these different plum blossoms.Mar 31, 2012
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Trees are tagged with the name.Mar 31, 2012
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A small path in the small but terrific plum garden.Mar 31, 2012
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Plum tree in fantastic shape.Mar 31, 2012
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Plum tree in fantastic shape.Mar 31, 2012
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Entrance to the plum garden on the right side of the shrine. Marvelous.Mar 31, 2012
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Right side of the shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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View from the main worship hall.Mar 31, 2012
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Second toriiMar 31, 2012
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Omurai Katori Shrine's main worship hall.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Omurai Katori Shrine in Sumida Ward.Mar 31, 2012
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Tokyo Sky Tree and plum blossoms at Omurai Katori Shrine in Sumida Ward.Mar 31, 2012
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White and pink plum blossoms on the same tree.Mar 31, 2012
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A view of Tokyo Sky Tree.Mar 31, 2012
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Plum trees on left side of shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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When you enter the shrine grounds, you see impressive plum trees on both sides.Mar 31, 2012
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About Omurai Katori Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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Entrance to Omurai Katori Shrine.Mar 31, 2012
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The shrine was historically famous for plum trees where even Hiroshige created a woodblock print. However, in 1910, a great flood ruined the garden. The current garden was built in 1994. Free admission. Mar 31, 2012
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There are 120 plum trees in 85 colorful varieties. Mar 31, 2012
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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.Mar 31, 2012
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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.Apr 15, 2010
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Tokyo Skytree as seen from Sarue Onshi Park in Koto Ward.Apr 15, 2010
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Tokyo Skytree as seen from the air. It just stands out since there are no tall buildings around it.Apr 15, 2010
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Tokyo Skytree is clearly visible from Asakusa.Apr 15, 2010
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Meanwhile, the old Tokyo Tower will lose broadcast customers and see a great drop in income.Apr 15, 2010
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Tokyo Skytree 東京スカイツリーApr 15, 2010
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Dates of completing various stages of the tower.Apr 15, 2010
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Model of Tokyo Skytree inside the Tokyo Sky Tree Info Plaza.Apr 15, 2010
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I hope it has a large elevator because huge crowds will be visiting this tower.Apr 15, 2010
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Near the Skytree is this small Info Plaza where you watch a short video about the tower and panel displays.Apr 15, 2010
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Shopping/hotel complex (Solamachi) being built next to the tower.Apr 15, 2010
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One thing though, when it snows, it may form clumps on these steel beams. When the snow melts, is it gonna fall to earth, possible hitting someone? Snow falling from the tower was observed this past winter when it snowed in Tokyo.Apr 15, 2010
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Hauling up materials.Apr 15, 2010
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Current height: 338 meters (as of April 2010).Apr 15, 2010
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Though triangular at the base, the shape gradually becomes cylindrical as it goes up. Very beautiful design.Apr 15, 2010
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Leg of Tokyo Skytree.Apr 15, 2010
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Nikken Sekkei (日建設計) which designed Tokyo Skytree, also designed many other famous towers in Japan such as Tokyo Tower, Sapporo TV Tower, Nagoya TV Tower, and Kobe Port Tower. No doubt, the Tokyo Sky Tree will be their greatest creation.Apr 15, 2010
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One leg of Tokyo Skytree. The construction is being done by Obayashi Corporation.More photos on next page (click on "2" below).Apr 15, 2010
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The base has three legs shaped like a triangle. One side of this triangle is about 70 meters wide.Apr 15, 2010
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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.Apr 15, 2010
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It won't be just a tower for broadcasting. It will also have lookout decks and a shopping/hotel/restaurant complex adjoining it.Apr 15, 2010
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Bridge with gawkers. The name "Skytree" has also caught very easily. Easy to remember and sounds attractive. It was the most popular name voted by the public.Apr 15, 2010
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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.Apr 15, 2010
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Top of Tokyo Skytree so far. That's 338 meters into the air, already taller than the old Tokyo Tower's 333 meters by April 2010 when these photos were taken.Apr 15, 2010
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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.Apr 15, 2010
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Tokyo Skytree is near Oshiage Station in Sumida Ward which is next to Asakusa.Apr 15, 2010
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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.Apr 15, 2010
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Old postcard showing Ryogoku Bridge over Sumida River and the old Kokugikan in the distance.Apr 10, 2007
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Sumo Photo Museum 相撲写真資料館Apr 10, 2007
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Sumo Photo MuseumApr 10, 2007
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Next to a portrait studio is a small garage with sumo photos on the walls.Apr 10, 2007
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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. The stone monument was built by a local shopkeeper.Apr 10, 2007
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Inside Sumo Photo MuseumApr 10, 2007
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Painting depicting the retainers proceeding to Ryogoku to get Kira's head.Apr 10, 2007
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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Apr 10, 2007
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The shaded part of the map shows the area of the original estate and the black square shows the area of this park. It was a huge estate.Apr 10, 2007
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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.Apr 10, 2007
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Pet memorial, Eko-inApr 10, 2007
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Inside the park is an Inari Shrine.Apr 10, 2007
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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.Apr 10, 2007
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Pet memorial, Eko-in temple.Apr 10, 2007
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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.Apr 10, 2007
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CemetaryApr 10, 2007
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The temple itself looks so modern and ordinary that it does not look like a temple.Apr 10, 2007
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Memorials for those who died in maritime disasters.Apr 10, 2007
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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.Apr 10, 2007
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The temple has many other memorials and monuments.Apr 10, 2007
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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Apr 10, 2007
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Sumo monument in Eko-in temple. Sumo was first held here in 1768. 力塚Apr 10, 2007
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Shop selling sumo goods.Apr 10, 2007
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Tatsunami-beya sumo stable.Apr 10, 2007
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Yokozuna statueApr 10, 2007
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Edo-Tokyo MuseumApr 10, 2007
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Map of Ryogoku. The Kokugikan sumo arena is north of the station, as well as the Edo-Tokyo Museum.Apr 10, 2007
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Ryogoku Station exit. Only one sumo portait hangs here.Apr 10, 2007
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Present entrance to Ryogoku Station (during spring festival).Apr 10, 2007
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Old entrance to Ryogoku Station with a high ceiling and giant portraits of sumo wrestlers.Apr 10, 2007
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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.Apr 10, 2007
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JR Ryogoku Station platform for the Sobu Line.Apr 10, 2007
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JR Ryogoku Station 両国駅Apr 10, 2007
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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.Apr 17, 2006
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Filled with a water hoseFeb 17, 2006
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Priests splash cold water over themselves at the Nose Myokenzan Betsuin in Sumida-ku, TokyoFeb 17, 2006
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Chanting prayersFeb 17, 2006
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Priests appearFeb 17, 2006
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The congregation gather on the steps and beat fan-shaped drums.Feb 17, 2006
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Barrels of cold waterFeb 17, 2006
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Shrine hallFeb 17, 2006
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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.Feb 17, 2006
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Barrels of cold water in front of shrineFeb 17, 2006
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