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A lovely day with my guest: Smile, Happy and “Hoppy”!

It was a great time exploring some sightseeing spots in Tokyo with a European family. They were so lovely, kind, and che...
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Macha!! Tea Break in Shinjuku Gyoen Garden

In the almost center of the Shinjuku Gyoen Garden, a Japanese tea house, Anon, waits for you to serve Maccha, Japanese g...
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Meiji-Jingu Shrine (4): The garden

Visiting the garden in the Meiji-Jingu is also lovely if you have time after praying at the shrine. You have to pay 500 ...
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Meiji-Jingu Shrine (3): Wedding Ceremony

I was so lucky to come across a wedding ceremony while visiting the Meiji-Jingu shrine. A bridal couple came out of the ...
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Meiji-Jingu Shrine (2): How to worship at the shrine

After the barrels of Japanese sake and French wine (see the previous post), you will find Ni-no-Torii, the second gate o...
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Meiji-Jingu Shrine (1): The Ichi-no-Torii and the main street

One of the most popular tourist destinations for international visitors in Tokyo must be the Meiji-Jingu shrine, which e...
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A beautiful Asakusa night!

The Sensoji temple housings lit up in the evening are my favorite scenery. I took these photos just after it stopped rai...
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A wonderful day with guests!

It was a pleasant and exciting day with my guests from the United States. Our eight-hour tour started from Tokyo Skytree...