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Glimpses of Tokyo – December 2009

Posted By Mr.Gadget Published in Events, Life

Dec

As promised here are some snapshots that I’ve taken over the last couple of days that will give you a feel of what Tokyo is like in December. It’s my first time here and I’m really enjoying it! Tokyo is far more bigger and busier than Osaka and Nagoya, that’s for sure.

Winter has descended upon Tokyo, so it’s quite cold. Not freezing, just cold. Funny how the temperature in this part of the world is similar to that of Seattle’s this time of year. Seattle’s cloudier though…

Now you’ve got a bit of context, here are my favourite photos:

Winter / Autumn colors of Tokyo

One of the shopping places in Shinjuku

Early morning biker

Prince Hotel is where I would meet up with my brother

I love Tokyo's architecture e.g. Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower

Despite all the bikes, there's still smelly pollution in Tokyo

Trumpets bringing Christmas Cheer

How is this a Fire Extinguisher?

Another cyclist

Gates to Meiji Shrine Courtyard

Prayer Tree at Meiji Shrine

Japanese Lady wearing traditional kimono

Prayers at Meiji Shrine

David taking me to Harajuku

Suit on Orange Bike

Me and Purple Jacket Guy

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8 Responses to “Glimpses of Tokyo – December 2009”

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carbonboy Says, in 12-20-2009 at 01:05:40

Very nice capture of the city streets. I miss Tokyo. And yes there are millions of bikes, but they mostly sit outside of office buildings, rarely used.

bob robbins Says, in 12-20-2009 at 03:21:15

Thanks for sharing these amazing pictures! What camera are you using?

0llie_ Says, in 12-20-2009 at 06:43:19

Great pics of Tokyo. I have Filipino friends currently living/working there and plan to visit in the Spring sometime. Betcha it wasn’t as cold there as it is here in UK today! Enjoy your visit.

Mr.Gadget Says, in 12-21-2009 at 21:19:48

@Carbonboy Yes bikes, bikes everywhere!
@Bob Thanks I’m using a Canon 5D Mark II with 24-105mm lens
@Ollie I think Filipino friends are a must-have considering I’m Aussie-filipino myself Temperature wasn’t too bad actually. I think I would have definitely preferred to be in Tokyo than London…

shadney Says, in 12-21-2009 at 22:31:07

man am i jealous of you LOL cant wait to go there err, whenever that may be haha.
Loving the last pic (Y) God bless and ingat arn xo

Michael Aulia @CravingTech Says, in 12-23-2009 at 09:31:44

Went to Tokyo when I was a kid..could barely remember a thing..except that I always wanted to buy a can of Coke from the vending machines… lol

Merry Christmas All! | Mr.Gadget Says, in 12-23-2009 at 21:03:04

[...] Christmas All! Posted By Mr.Gadget Published in Life 23Dec Been a bit jet-lagged from my recent Japanese trip, hence the lack of blog posts over the last couple of days. [...]

Mr.Gadget Says, in 12-23-2009 at 21:25:45

@Shad * HUG *
@Michael Dude those vending machines are so cool. Did you know they also serve warm can drinks too?