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In Shinto, Hatsumode (first prayer) is said to bring prosperity, safety, health and all the protections of the Gods. #tokyo #Gōtokuji #shinto

This performance was held at the Fukugawa Edo museum. This traditional dance ushers in the New Year and was presented by a troupe that has been granted Intangible Cultural Heritage status. Towards the end, the Shishi “bites” the heads of audience members to ensure luck and good fortune in the coming year.

Held in Tokyo until March 31st 2025, this immersive 3D exhibition takes you back in time to feudal Japan as seen through the eyes of renowned woodblock print artists. The various exhibits explore themes such as the changing seasons, beauty, the sea, heroes, nature and, of course, Fuji-san in her many shades. Please note that this is only a sampling as the exhibition should take about two hours ...

Dating back to the Heian period (12th century), the Shrine was an important and influential religious centre until the Meiji restoration. It’s Sumo basho in the Fall was one of the three major tournaments of the Edo period and is still held each year during the Shrine’s Autumn festival. Less than five minutes from our house in Tokyo, I go there nearly every day to restore my Wa.

Scenes from town, the Seto Inland Sea and a reluctant departure.

Dedicated to Peace, this Temple was founded in 508. Due to its holy nature, I did not film the interior. I was,however, granted permission to take limited photos of the interior. They can be found on Facebook in my public group: The Tokyo Tourist.

Filmed at low tide. Unfortunately, it’s the only way to avoid the crowds and get a decent view.

Departing by ferry from Hiroshima’s Peace Park, arriving at the ferry terminal and a walk along the sea wall to the Itsukushima Shrine.

A walk through the castle grounds ending with a view from the keep. The two featured trees, a eucalyptus and a willow, survived the atomic blast that levelled the city, despite being only 740 metres from the epicentre. Schoolchildren are taught about the devastation and horror of war when they visit the grounds. Pray for peace.

Shinjuku’s South Plaza in its festive raiment.

Every night, an amazing show is projected on to the Municipal Government building. The opening celebrates Godzilla’s 70th. Happy Birthday big fella!

Taken from Setagaya’s Carrot Tower, the video covers west to east from Fuji-san to Shibuya.

Odoawara Castle

A walk through Kabukicho

Walk from Shinjuku East exit to Kabukicho

Sensō Ji (Part 2)

Sensō Ji (part 1)

Walking along the Sumida river.

Shokoji Temple

Chazawadori street

Sunshine Aquarium

Sangenjaya

The Kitazawagawa Greenway

Iron Coffee, Gotokuji

An afternoon walk in Shinjuku

A walk from Gotokuji station to the gate of the Maneki Neko “Cat” Temple.