Month: August 2023

This month features the post-pandemic return of my favorite festival, Koenji’s Awa Odori. There is a bonus Awa Odori festival from Shimokitazawa as well. 今月はパンデミックの後、高円寺阿波踊りという一番好きな祭の再開がありました。阿波踊りは下北沢でもう一つありました。 Mori Tower Tokyo City View Mori Tower is one of the tallest buildings in Japan. Seated in Roppongi, its observation deck has a beautiful view of Tokyo Tower. I recommend… Continue reading August 2023 – The Return of Awa Odori →

In spite of a blistering heat wave, I defied the sun, darting from shadow to shadow, to do some sightseeing. I present here the photos I managed to coax out of my overheating camera. 大変な猛暑なのにお日様に逆らって端から端まで走って観光をしました。これは過熱したカメラで撮った写真です。 Kamakura Almost exactly 20 years ago, I visited Kamakura with some of my best friends to attend a wedding. An… Continue reading July 2023 – Statues, Heights, Music, and Toys →