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Tokyo, the capital city

Our Rail pass has expired ...
Our Rail pass has expired ...
Views from our host appartment in Tokyo.
Views from our host appartment in Tokyo.
Seisho-ji temple is stucked between two huge towers, the one on the picture, and the one we're in.
Seisho-ji temple is stucked between two huge towers, the one on the picture, and the one we're in.
This is at a local shrine (Atago-jinja)
This is at a local shrine (Atago-jinja)
They even have a turtle
They even have a turtle
Sometimes, temples are hidden behind modern buildings
Sometimes, temples are hidden behind modern buildings
This is the main gate at Meiji-jingu shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken
This is the main gate at Meiji-jingu shrine, dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife Empress Shoken
Hachiko Square is said to be the  most photographed pedestrian crossing in the world. So many people are crossing in the middle of this 5-street intersection
Hachiko Square is said to be the most photographed pedestrian crossing in the world. So many people are crossing in the middle of this 5-street intersection
The area is called Shibuya, and it is considered to be the center for Japanese youth culture and fashion.
The area is called Shibuya, and it is considered to be the center for Japanese youth culture and fashion.
Japan sword shop, Tokyo.
Japan sword shop, Tokyo.
Some things are damn expensive, like cheese. The small triangle of camembert costs 1,50€ !
Some things are damn expensive, like cheese. The small triangle of camembert costs 1,50€ !
Hotel sell their own butter ???
Hotel sell their own butter ???
No, this is not a night club queue, but a queue to a clothes shop! Japanese (even guys!) love shopping.
No, this is not a night club queue, but a queue to a clothes shop! Japanese (even guys!) love shopping.
Youngsters like to dress up in eccentric way..
Youngsters like to dress up in eccentric way..
Tokyo's
Tokyo's "Champs-Elysees", Omotesando
Temple in the middle of modern buildings
Temple in the middle of modern buildings
Cute is pop in Japan
Cute is pop in Japan
Japanese work so long days, they have to sleep at some point.
Japanese work so long days, they have to sleep at some point.
Senjoji temple has a few busy market streets, mostly selling souvenirs and food.
Senjoji temple has a few busy market streets, mostly selling souvenirs and food.
Local monk
Local monk
Portable shop :)
Portable shop :)
I guess the owners aren't French. Note that language errors in English and French are everywhere in Japan. Nobody seems too own a dictionnary ...
I guess the owners aren't French. Note that language errors in English and French are everywhere in Japan. Nobody seems too own a dictionnary ...
Ginza main avenue. Ginza is a fancy shopping area.
Ginza main avenue. Ginza is a fancy shopping area.
In important cities, and especially in Tokyo, they use a lot of these big advertising screens.
In important cities, and especially in Tokyo, they use a lot of these big advertising screens.
The Apple shop. Following the design of the brand.
The Apple shop. Following the design of the brand.
These guys go from a temple to another accross the country, following strict rules.
These guys go from a temple to another accross the country, following strict rules.
Otemachi (business area, next to the Imperial Palace)
Otemachi (business area, next to the Imperial Palace)
Tokyo tower, from Otemachi
Tokyo tower, from Otemachi
One of the buildings of the imperial area (restricted)
One of the buildings of the imperial area (restricted)
Trying to catch the sunset :)
Trying to catch the sunset :)
Japan, between tradition and modernity, again.
Japan, between tradition and modernity, again.
Tokyo tower, by night.
Tokyo tower, by night.
Note the double-decked motorway above this avenue
Note the double-decked motorway above this avenue



Published: 07-07-2009
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