Children's Mikoshi at Sanja Matsuri

In the second day of Sanja Mmatsuri (Sanja festival) , around 100 Mikosi (portable shrine) parade through streets of Asakusa.
Not only tough guys but also boys and girls join the parade.

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 These pgotos were taken on May 19 . 2012.

Sanja Matsuri

Sanja Matsuri (Sanja festival) is a annual festival of Asakusa shrine located in the precincts of Senso-ji temple.
This festival is held three days in May.

 On the second day of the festival, around 100 Mikoshi (portable shrine) from 44 neighborhood associations parade through streets of Asakusa.

 I took these photos in Senso-ji temple.
 I felt passion of the people.

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These photos were taken on May 19 , 2012.

Heron in Shinobazu pond.

I took these photos after a rain.
 Around the pond was calm at the time.
That heron looked so graceful in the scene.

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 These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012.

Seagull in Shinobazu Pond

Shinobazu pond is one of my favorite place in Ueno park.
I like watching birds at the pond.

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 These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012.

Shinobazu Pond after Rain

Shinobazu pond is a large pond located southern end of Ueno park.
 After the rain, around the pond was so calm.

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These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012.

Green Leaves in Light Rain

I took this photo at Ueno park.
When I visited there, it was raining lightly.

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 This photo was taken on May 1 , 2012.

Azalea in Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nezu, Bunkyo ward.
The shrine is famous as a wonderful azalea viewing place in Tokyo.

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These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012

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Entrance of Nezu Shrine

Nezu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Nezu, Bunkyo ward.
 I visited the shrine to view azalea last Tuesday.

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These photos were taken on May 1 , 2012.