Harajuku Station in a cloudy day

In the photo above, you can see a small wooden station building ( around center of the photo ).
It was built in 1925.
You can also see Docomo Tower ( Docomo Yoyogi building ) in the distance.

(Note)
This photo was taken on November 23 , 2009.

Christmas Eve in Ginza

I took these photos today in ginza.




Photo above is "Mikimoto Christmas Tree".
I introduced it in my previous post.




I took photo above on a corner of ginza 4 chome crossing.
You can see Ginza Mitsukoshi (department store) in the photo.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 24 , 2009

Mikimoto Christmas Tree 2009

I took these photos on chuo-dori (street) at ginza with my cell phone camera.
This tree was displayed in front of Mikimoto main store.


They set snowmen made of glass under the tree.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 4 , 2009.

Plaza of Tokyo International Forum

Tokyo International Forum is an exhibition and concert hall and conference center located in marunouchi district.
I like those trees in the plaza.

(Note)
This photo was taken on December 4 , 2009.

Hibiya Street in Late Autumn

I took these photos last Friday on Hibiya-dori (Hibiya street) at marunouchi.
You can see outer moat of Imperial palace in the photo above.



Leaves of ginkgo changed to golden yellow.

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 4 , 2009

Kumogata Pond in Autumn Leaves

Kumogata-pond is a pond in Hibiya Park.
I took these photos last Friday.
This pond was in colourful autumn leaves when I visited there.
I have already post photos of the pond in spring.
Please compare them from link below.

Kumogata-Pond in Hibiya Park

(Note)
These photos were taken on December 4 , 2009.

Hibiya Park in Late Autumn

Today, I went to Hibiya Park.
It is a large park located in heart of Tokyo.


The park was so colourful today.


Photo above is red leaves of Japanese maple.


Leaves of ginkgo changed to beautiful yellow.





This park is a oasis in heart of Tokyo.



(Note)
These photos were taken on December 4 , 2009.

Omotesando in Late Autumn

Omotesando (street) is a fashionable street in Tokyo.
In autumn, those zelkova trees make the street more colourful.




(Note)
These photos were taken on 20 November , 2009.

Chrysanthemum

I went to Meiji Jingu (Meiji shrine) last Friday.
On that day, chrysanthemum exhibition was held in the shrine.
Those chrysanthemum were given by flower groups to the shrine.
What colour of the flower do you like?

(Note)
These photos were taken on 20 November , 2009.

Bicycle Cafe

I took this photo on my way to Meiji-jingu (Meiji-shrine) from Jingu-gaien (Meiji Jingu outer garden).
It looks just a cafe, but many bicycles are displayed in the cafe.
I wonder what is it...

(Note)
This photo was taken 20 November , 2009.

Tunnel of yellow leaves

I took these photos on the street lined with ginkgo trees in Jingu-gaien ( Meiji Jingu outer garden ) today.

Green leaves are still remain.
But I think those leaves will be golden yellow colour after around ten days.


They looks sooooooooo happy under the tunnel of yellow leaves.

(Note)
These photos were taken 20 November , 2009.

Kanda Myojin ( Kanda Shrine )

Kanda Myojin is a shinto shrine located in soto-kanda.
Festival of the shrine is one of great festival in Japan.
You can go to the shrine from ochanomizu station by walking ( around 5 minutes ).

(Note)
These photos were taken on October 22 , 2009.

Former Yasuda Garden (Kyu Yasuda Teien)

Former Yasuda Garden is a Japanese garden located in Ryogoku district.
This garden was formerly a property of Zenjiro Yasuda who was a business man in Meiji era.
It is belongs to Sumida ward as public garden now.

Originally, it was a feudal lord's garden in Edo era.
This garden is small, but it has nice design and rich nature.
And every one can enjoy in this garden free of charge.









(Note)
These photos were taken on 28 October , 2009.

Red Leaves in Green

I took these photos in Former Yasuda Garden today.
Those leaves of Japanese maple have started to change to red.
Almost leaves of the tree are still green.
But those red leaves stood out in green.

By the way, I will introduce you this garden tomorrow.

(Note)
These photos were taken on 28 October , 2009.

On the Terrace of Maid Cafe

I took these photos in akihabara electric town.
Around the Cafe, there are many electric products shops and electric parts shops.

By the way, those girls in the first photo said that they get coffee amazing delicious by their incantation.
Those words of the incantation are....
"OISHIKU NARE MOE MOE KYUN".






(Note)
These photos were taken on 22 October 2009.