Tenso Jinja Shrine/ Komagome, Bunkyo ward

It's November already, but not getting so cold here in Tokyo.
I think, in an average year, this weekend would be the best days for enjoying yellow colored ginkgo trees, actually the Ginkgo Festival was held in Jingu-Gaien today. But, at least in my neighborhood, gingko leaves have not turned bright yellow yet.


Komagome Tenso Jinja Shrine. According to the sign board, this shrine was established in 820 years ago,,, really?



There are some big ginkgo trees in the shrine yard. It's slightly colored yellowish green. I'll visit here next weekend to get the bright yellow ginkgo leaves.

La maison du chat noir / Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ward

To tell the truth, I hadn't known the presence of this unique building until my friend ブライアン(Bryan) who lives in the US told me. He said he run across this cat accidentally during his Sanpo when he lived in Tokyo.

This building is located in near the Konnyaku-Enma. It's a neat and quiet residential area. (Regarding the Konnyak-Enma, please visit my previous posting)

Recently I found that the owner of this building is a famous journalist, nonfiction writer, Takashi Tachibana. I like his article because he is very good at introducing a cutting-edge of science or political things with his plain wording.
I heard that he used this building as a library. As I learned this information, I feel the face of this cat seems to look intelligent, , , don't you think so?

Azalea / Nezu shrine

Azalea festival is held at Nezu shrine.

These photos were taken on 24th April. I guess they are full bloomed now.

This shrine has 3000 trees of Azelea. So gorgeous! Don't miss them.


The azalea festival will be held until the last day of the Golden week.

Regading the history of this shrine, please refer to the previous posting (click!).

For a long while, we hadn't walk such a long distanse. It became two and a half hours walking. Lee looked tired a bit... Me, too.

The closest station of this shrine is Nezu or Sendagi of Tokyo Metro Chiyoda-line. It takes about 5 minutes from these Metro stations on foot.

The other Nezu shrine postings:
The celebration of 300 aniversary (Sep. 2006)
Fallen leaves (Dec. 2006)
Azalea (May. 2007)
Ume (Feb. 2009)

Tokyo Skytree reached 634 meters high

Tokyo Skytree reached the highest altitude, 634 meters high, on March 18th
,,, just a week after the earthquake.





It should have been a big news if that didn't come.





The construction will be finished in the end of this year, and they will open in the spring of next year.
I hope that the news of the opening will be featured in a front-page next spring.

Earthquake

March 22nd. Eleven days have passed since a big earthquake, but even now, aftermaths often have been hitting North East Japan. The actual picture of estimate of damage has not been revealed yet. The total count of deaths and reported missing persons hit 21,911 people yesterday noon, and it has been increasing day by day. Around 350,000 people evacuated into the shelter, and they are confronted with the lack of foods and fuels. Yes, I know, you might have seen and known these information already via News or web, but, sorry, I cannot stop writing and doing something. Please pray for them to get over the difficulty, and look for something you can do for them. Thank you for your kind attention. Babies and their moms are experiencing tough days in the shelter. I found this site that solicit for entries of accepting home-stay of babies, kids and their families. http://www.mamatomama.info/ (Japanese site)

Art event / Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower

A strange object appeared suddenly on the 2nd floor in Mitsui Tower Building.

What's this? Sea shells? Cokkies? Macaroons?

From Feb.15th, An art event has been held in Nihonbashi area. On the public floors of "Coredo Nihonbashi", "Koredo Muromachi" and "Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower Building", a lot of art works created by young artists are being displayed.

... I didn't know that the 1st and 2nd had been held here.

Melted chocolate ice popsicle? (1st floor / Mitsui Tower Bldg.)

??????????? (1st basement / Mitsui Tower Bldg.)

The sign board says "please sit down and feel this art" and I felt my butt hurts.... oops, sorry.

I'd like to check the other works displayed in the other buildings before the installation ends on March 14th.

The closest station is "Mitsukosi-mae" of Tokyo Metro Ginza line.

Tokyo Skytree / over 500 meters

Sorry! I couldn't have touched "Waliking with Lee" for a long time. Lee is fine. Me too, but very busy, have no time to spare. Anyway, while I left this blog, the Skytree is growing up steadly.

At the end of November, the height reached 500 meters, and now it is 530 meters high.

The first observatory seems to be done, and the second observatory appeared!

Tokyo Skytree / 461meters now

Hi, guys. How have you been? I'm sorry I haven't reviced this brog for a long time. I'm back.


According to the Tokyo Skytree official web site, The construction is coming excellently, and the hight has reached 461 meters.



The Skytree photo taken in March.
The Skytree photo taken in April.
The Skytree photo taken in May.