Sunday, December 18, 2016

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Tokyo

The view of Tokyo looking across the water to Haruni from Odaiba. Most of this land has been reclaimed from the sea over the past 400 years.

Crossing the Rainbow Bridge

The bus to the airport used the express way that went across the Rainbow Bridge. The Rainbow bridge has two deck with the upper deck being a expressway and the lower deck has a railway and roads for local traffic. This is the Shibaura side with Odaiba in the distance. 

Tokyo Tower

Passing Tokyo Tower on the way to the airport

Moat of Chiyoda Castle

This is part of what remains of the outer moat of the Shogun"s castle. The central part of the castle is now the Imperial Palace.

More Christmas Decorations

The heart shaped lights is a photo spot for couples with a stand and timer flash for a phone.

Decorative Wall Ventilation

During the rebuilding after World War 2, concrete blocked became popular as a building material for walls. Because of the humidity, most of these walls have ventilation slots, often decorated with traditional patterns like this wave design.