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  • Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall and is principally a radio tower that was built in 1958. It is illuminated at night and the colors change by season and also for special holidays and events. Though it may resemble its model, the Eiffel Tower, it stands 13 meters taller than its cousin in Paris. It stands as a symbol of Japan's postwar rebirth as a major economic power.  Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.<br />
Because of the tower's central location, the observatory offers an interesting view of the city despite its relatively moderate height.
    tokyo-tower-6.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall and is principally a radio tower that was built in 1958. It is illuminated at night and the colors change by season and also for special holidays and events. Though it may resemble its model, the Eiffel Tower, it stands 13 meters taller than its cousin in Paris. It stands as a symbol of Japan's postwar rebirth as a major economic power.  Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.<br />
Because of the tower's central location, the observatory offers an interesting view of the city despite its relatively moderate height.
    tokyo-tower-8.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall and is principally a radio tower that was built in 1958. It is illuminated at night and the colors change by season and also for special holidays and events. Though it may resemble its model, the Eiffel Tower, it stands 13 meters taller than its cousin in Paris. It stands as a symbol of Japan's postwar rebirth as a major economic power.  Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.<br />
Because of the tower's central location, the observatory offers an interesting view of the city despite its relatively moderate height.
    tokyo-tower-2.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall and is principally a radio tower that was built in 1958. It is illuminated at night and the colors change by season and also for special holidays and events. Though it may resemble its model, the Eiffel Tower, it stands 13 meters taller than its cousin in Paris. It stands as a symbol of Japan's postwar rebirth as a major economic power.  Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.<br />
Because of the tower's central location, the observatory offers an interesting view of the city despite its relatively moderate height.
    tokyo-tower-1.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall and is principally a radio tower that was built in 1958. It is illuminated at night and the colors change by season and also for special holidays and events. Though it may resemble its model, the Eiffel Tower, it stands 13 meters taller than its cousin in Paris. It stands as a symbol of Japan's postwar rebirth as a major economic power.  Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.<br />
Because of the tower's central location, the observatory offers an interesting view of the city despite its relatively moderate height.
    tokyo-tower-7.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower stands 333 meters tall and is principally a radio tower that was built in 1958. It is illuminated at night and the colors change by season and also for special holidays and events. Though it may resemble its model, the Eiffel Tower, it stands 13 meters taller than its cousin in Paris. It stands as a symbol of Japan's postwar rebirth as a major economic power.  Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.<br />
Because of the tower's central location, the observatory offers an interesting view of the city despite its relatively moderate height.
    tokyo-tower-3.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    nakajin-capsule-tower-04.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    nakajin-capsule-tower-03.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    nakajin-capsule-tower-02.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    BW-nakajin-capsule-tower.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    nakajin-capsule-tower-01.jpg
  • Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower.  It became the  tallest tower in the world.  Tobu Railway and TV and radio broadcasters including NHK set up the tower and made its main purposes to relay television and radio broadcast signals.  The Sky Tree has also become a major attraction to the Tokyo skyline in recent years.  Visible from the Sumida River, on which it reflects, it is actually best seen from Asakusa rather than at its base.
    skytree-11.jpg
  • Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower.  It became the  tallest tower in the world.  Tobu Railway and TV and radio broadcasters including NHK set up the tower and made its main purposes to relay television and radio broadcast signals.  The Sky Tree has also become a major attraction to the Tokyo skyline in recent years.  Visible from the Sumida River, on which it reflects, it is actually best seen from Asakusa rather than at its base.
    skytree-10.jpg
  • Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower.  It became the  tallest tower in the world.  Tobu Railway and TV and radio broadcasters including NHK set up the tower and made its main purposes to relay television and radio broadcast signals.  The Sky Tree has also become a major attraction to the Tokyo skyline in recent years.  Visible from the Sumida River, on which it reflects, it is actually best seen from Asakusa rather than at its base.
    skytree-12.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    BW-Nakagin-capsule-02.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    BW-Nakagin-capsule-01.jpg
  • Nakagin Capsule Tower is both a residential and office tower designed by architect Kisho Kurokawa in Tokyo. Built in 1972, the building is an example of Japanese metabolism architecture. Nakajin was the world's first example of capsule architecture built for permanent and practical use. The capsules can be individually removed or replaced. The building still stands but has fallen into disrepair, and several times it has nearly faced demolition and redevelopment.  These days only a few of the capsules are still used as apartments.  Others are used for storage or office space, or abandoned and deteriorating.  Remaining tenants are still trying to save the tower, by requesting donations from around the world to purchase all of the capsules and preserve and renovate the building.
    nakajin-building-6.jpg
  • Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  The temple was built in the year 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu for which it was his family temple.  Zojoji also served as an administrative center to govern the religious studies and activities of the Jodo sect. In its heyday, its precincts covered an area of 826,000 square meters which contained another 48 sub-temples with 3,000 priests and novices residing here as students during its reign of power.
    zojo-ji-6.jpg
  • Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  The temple was built in the year 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu for which it was his family temple.  Zojoji also served as an administrative center to govern the religious studies and activities of the Jodo sect. In its heyday, its precincts covered an area of 826,000 square meters which contained another 48 sub-temples with 3,000 priests and novices residing here as students during its reign of power.
    zojo-ji-5.jpg
  • Zojoji Temple is the head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.  The temple was built in the year 1393 and moved to its present location in 1598 by Tokugawa Ieyasu for which it was his family temple.  Zojoji also served as an administrative center to govern the religious studies and activities of the Jodo sect. In its heyday, its precincts covered an area of 826,000 square meters which contained another 48 sub-temples with 3,000 priests and novices residing here as students during its reign of power.
    zojo-ji-1.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-10.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-08.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-01.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-09.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Tokyo, with a remarkable likeness to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. At 332  metres (1000 ft), it is the tallest self supporting steel structure in the world and the tallest artificial structure in Japan.  Built in 1958, the tower's main sources of revenue are tourism and broadcast antenna leasing.
    tokyo-tower-04.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Tokyo, with a remarkable likeness to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. At 332  metres (1000 ft), it is the tallest self supporting steel structure in the world and the tallest artificial structure in Japan.  Built in 1958, the tower's main sources of revenue are tourism and antenna leasing.
    tokyo-tower-03.jpg
  • Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Tokyo, with a remarkable likeness to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. At 332  metres (1000 ft), it is the tallest self supporting steel structure in the world and the tallest artificial structure in Japan.  Built in 1958, the tower's main sources of revenue are tourism and antenna leasing.
    tokyo-tower-01.jpg
  • The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building also referred to as Tokyo City Hall or Tocho for short, houses the headquarters of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.  Located in Shinjuku, the building consists of a complex of three structures each taking up a city block. The tallest and most prominent of the three is Tokyo Metropolitan Main building No.1, a tower 48 stories tall. The design of the building which was meant to resemble a computer chip by architect Kenzo Tange.  Though it has not gained worldwide recognition as Tokyo Tower or Tokyo Skytree, Tocho has come to represent the city in its own right and frequently appears in Japanese science fiction as a symbol of authority or depicting a futuristic post apocalyptic Shinjuku..
    nishi-shinjuku-3.jpg
  • The Rainbow Bridge was designed to allow ships to safely pass under the bridge, but as it is close to Haneda airport it could not be built over a certain height to allow for safe airline paths. It is a two storey bridge with monorail train on one level and an expressway on another level. It is lit up at night, along with the Statue of LIberty replica and Tokyo Tower in the distance, giving it a "romantic" look.
    odaiba-rainbow-bridge-3.jpg
  • The Rainbow Bridge was designed to allow ships to safely pass under the bridge, but as it is close to Haneda airport it could not be built over a certain height to allow for safe airline paths. It is a two storey bridge with monorail train on one level and an expressway on another level. It is lit up at night, along with the Statue of LIberty replica and Tokyo Tower in the distance, giving it a "romantic" look.
    odaiba-rainbow-bridge-2.jpg
  • The Rainbow Bridge was designed to allow ships to safely pass under the bridge, but as it is close to Haneda airport it could not be built over a certain height to allow for safe airline paths. It is a two storey bridge with monorail train on one level and an expressway on another level. It is lit up at night, along with the Statue of LIberty replica and Tokyo Tower in the distance, giving it a "romantic" look.
    odaiba-rainbow-bridge-1.jpg
  • Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower.  It became the  tallest tower in the world.  Tobu Railway and TV and radio broadcasters including NHK set up the tower and made its main purposes to relay television and radio broadcast signals.  The Sky Tree has also become a major attraction to the Tokyo skyline in recent years.  Visible from the Sumida River, on which it reflects, it is actually best seen from Asakusa rather than at its base.
    tokyo-skytree-1.jpg
  • Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower.  It became the  tallest tower in the world.  Tobu Railway and TV and radio broadcasters including NHK set up the tower and made its main purposes to relay television and radio broadcast signals.  The Sky Tree has also become a major attraction to the Tokyo skyline in recent years.  Visible from the Sumida River, on which it reflects, it is actually best seen from Asakusa rather than at its base.
    tokyo-skytree-3.jpg
  • Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting and observation tower.  It became the  tallest tower in the world.  Tobu Railway and TV and radio broadcasters including NHK set up the tower and made its main purposes to relay television and radio broadcast signals.  The Sky Tree has also become a major attraction to the Tokyo skyline in recent years.  Visible from the Sumida River, on which it reflects, it is actually best seen from Asakusa rather than at its base.
    tokyo-skytree-2.jpg
  • Mori Tower "Maman" Spider Sculpture - Constructed by building tycoon Minoru Mori, Roppongi Hills incorporates office space, apartments, shops, restaurants, cafés, movie theaters, a museum, a hotel, a TV studio, an outdoor amphitheater, and a park. The centerpiece is the 54-story Mori Tower with its famous spider sculpture "Maman" by Louise Bourgeois.
    mori-tower-02.jpg
  • Mori Tower "Maman" Spider Sculpture - Constructed by building tycoon Minoru Mori, Roppongi Hills incorporates office space, apartments, shops, restaurants, cafés, movie theaters, a museum, a hotel, a TV studio, an outdoor amphitheater, and a park. The centerpiece is the 54-story Mori Tower with its famous spider sculpture "Maman" by Louise Bourgeois.
    mori-tower-01.jpg
  • The Rainbow Bridge was designed to allow ships to safely pass under the bridge, but as it is close to Haneda airport it could not be built over a certain height to allow for safe airline paths. It is a two storey bridge with monorail train on one level and an expressway on another level. It is lit up at night, along with the Statue of LIberty replica and Tokyo Tower in the distance, giving it a "romantic" look.
    rainbow-bridge-1.jpg
  • Tokyo Big Sight is the popular nickname for the Tokyo International Exhibition Center at Odaiba.  The center is one of the largest convention venues in Tokyo, and its most iconic representation the visually distinctive Conference Tower - the thing most associated with the sight, the glass and titanium paneled tower appears as a set of four inverted pyramids.
    big-sight-1.jpg
  • Tokyo Big Sight is the popular nickname for the Tokyo International Exhibition Center at Odaiba.  The center is one of the largest convention venues in Tokyo, and its most iconic representation the visually distinctive Conference Tower - the thing most associated with the sight, the glass and titanium-paneled tower appears as a set of four inverted pyramids mounted upon large supports.
    big-sight-3.jpg
  • Tokyo Big Sight is the popular nickname for the Tokyo International Exhibition Center at Odaiba.  The center is one of the largest convention venues in Tokyo, and its most iconic representation the visually distinctive Conference Tower - the thing most associated with the sight, the glass and titanium-paneled tower appears as a set of four inverted pyramids mounted upon large supports.
    big-sight-2.jpg
  • Mode Gakuen Cocoon Tower - Shinjuku is one of several cities within the city of Tokyo. It is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world - Shinjuku Station.  The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the government of Tokyo or "tochomae" is located here. Surrounding Shinjuku Station are department stores, specialist electronic and camera shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars as well as many international hotels.
    mode-gakuen-1.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    AMBER-LOTUS-2023-194.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-05.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-03.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-02.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-12.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-11.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-06.jpg
  • Kansen-ji is a temple related to the Imagawa clan and one of the most notable sites in Suginami, Tokyo.  Inside the temple  itself are many ancient manuscripts of the Hakushin Hyakukoku Waka. The temple itself was built in 1497 though the garden was a later addtion. It is one of the very few Zen gardens in Tokyo. Within the grounds, historic buildings such as the main hall, Kannon Hall and the treasure tower are punctuated by a pond garden surrounded by sakura tree cherry blossoms some of which are over 80 years old.
    kansenji-04.jpg
  • Wako Co. Ltd is a department store retailer in Japan, whose best known store is without a doubt Ginza Wako which at the heart of the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. The store is famous for its  jewellery, chocolate and porcelain as well as upscale imported goods.  Wako was founded in 1881 as a watch and jewelry shop called  Hattori now known as Seiko Holdings Corporation.. In 1947, the retail division split off as Wako. Its 1932 Neo-Renaissance style building was designed by Jin Watanabe, with its curved granite facade is the central landmark for Ginza and one of the few buildings in the area left standing after World War II. Its famous Seiko clock tower plays  Westminster Chimes.
    wako-ginza-2.jpg
  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
    ghibli-clock-08.jpg
  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
    ghibli-clock-01.jpg
  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
    ghibli-clock-02.jpg
  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
    ghibli-clock-04.jpg
  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
    ghibli-clock-03.jpg
  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
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  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
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  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
    ghibli-clock-05.jpg
  • Giant Ghibli Miyazaki Clock -  The sheer size of the giant clock is surprising enough: 60 feet wide and made of over 20 tons of copper and steel.  But what makes it really, really special are the cuckoo-clock-like shows it puts out 4 times a day for admiring crowds.  When the clock springs to life, a mechanical ballet with blacksmiths, puffing cannons, twirling wheels and slamming doors move in a kind of mechanized show.  Officially it is known as the Nittele Really Big Clock as it is on the Nittele Tower in Shiodome Tokyo, home of Nippon Television.  The clock was designed by Hayao Miyazaki, the director and co-founder of Studio Ghibli. The giant Ghibli clock is the largest animated clock in the world.  The mechanized, animated shows start exactly 4 minutes before the hours of 12 noon, 3, 6 and 8 pm daily.  But remember that half our lives is spent trying to find something to do with the time we have rushed trying to save.
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  • Roppongi Hills is a type of a city within a city. The complex offers offices, apartments, stores, restaurants, cafes, a major TV studio, hotels, an art museum, and even a Japanese garden. It is considered to be an “integrated property development” constructed by tycoon Minoru Mori, the centerpiece of which is Mori Tower. Mori's vision was to integrate a highrise community that would let people live, shop, work and play so as to eliminate commuting time and increase leisure time and residents’ quality of life.
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  • Sapporo TV Tower located on the grounds of Odori Park was built in 1957.  The TV Tower was designed by Tachu Naito a Japanese architect who is famous for his design of Tokyo Tower. At night it is illuminated in different colors depending on the seasons.
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  • Sarushima Observation Tower - Sarushima is Tokyo Bayís only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.  It was forbidden for civilians to land on during its military use days. The island still has remnants of that period like barracks and gun batteries on the island.  Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibliís movie Castle in the Sky.  Sarushimaís mysterious atmosphere will enchant anime fans because of this.  Although the island is now no more than a relaxing spot for fishermen and tourists, its strategic importance had been known since the Tokugawa Shogunate built military fortifications on the island which still remain today.  During World War II the strategic importance of the island was used as the Japanese built artillery points around the older structures. Brick-lined tunnels and walls of fortresses still remain from generations past, though they are now overgrown with plants, creating an unusual blend of history and nature.  Sarushima translates as ìMonkey Islandî.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer.
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  • Sarushima Observation Tower - Sarushima is Tokyo Bayís only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.  It was forbidden for civilians to land on during its military use days. The island still has remnants of that period like barracks and gun batteries on the island.  Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibliís movie Castle in the Sky.  Sarushimaís mysterious atmosphere will enchant anime fans because of this.  Although the island is now no more than a relaxing spot for fishermen and tourists, its strategic importance had been known since the Tokugawa Shogunate built military fortifications on the island which still remain today.  During World War II the strategic importance of the island was used as the Japanese built artillery points around the older structures. Brick-lined tunnels and walls of fortresses still remain from generations past, though they are now overgrown with plants, creating an unusual blend of history and nature.  Sarushima translates as ìMonkey Islandî.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer.
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  • Sarushima Observation Tower - Sarushima is Tokyo Bayís only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.  It was forbidden for civilians to land on during its military use days. The island still has remnants of that period like barracks and gun batteries on the island.  Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibliís movie Castle in the Sky.  Sarushimaís mysterious atmosphere will enchant anime fans because of this.  Although the island is now no more than a relaxing spot for fishermen and tourists, its strategic importance had been known since the Tokugawa Shogunate built military fortifications on the island which still remain today.  During World War II the strategic importance of the island was used as the Japanese built artillery points around the older structures. Brick-lined tunnels and walls of fortresses still remain from generations past, though they are now overgrown with plants, creating an unusual blend of history and nature.  Sarushima translates as ìMonkey Islandî.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer.
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  • Sarushima Observation Tower - Sarushima is Tokyo Bayís only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.  It was forbidden for civilians to land on during its military use days. The island still has remnants of that period like barracks and gun batteries on the island.  Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibliís movie Castle in the Sky.  Sarushimaís mysterious atmosphere will enchant anime fans because of this.  Although the island is now no more than a relaxing spot for fishermen and tourists, its strategic importance had been known since the Tokugawa Shogunate built military fortifications on the island which still remain today.  During World War II the strategic importance of the island was used as the Japanese built artillery points around the older structures. Brick-lined tunnels and walls of fortresses still remain from generations past, though they are now overgrown with plants, creating an unusual blend of history and nature.  Sarushima translates as ìMonkey Islandî.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer.
    BW-Sarushima-15.jpg
  • Sarushima Observation Tower - Sarushima is Tokyo Bayís only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.  It was forbidden for civilians to land on during its military use days. The island still has remnants of that period like barracks and gun batteries on the island.  Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibliís movie Castle in the Sky.  Sarushimaís mysterious atmosphere will enchant anime fans because of this.  Although the island is now no more than a relaxing spot for fishermen and tourists, its strategic importance had been known since the Tokugawa Shogunate built military fortifications on the island which still remain today.  During World War II the strategic importance of the island was used as the Japanese built artillery points around the older structures. Brick-lined tunnels and walls of fortresses still remain from generations past, though they are now overgrown with plants, creating an unusual blend of history and nature.  Sarushima translates as ìMonkey Islandî.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer.
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  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
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  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
    sarushima-22.jpg
  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
    sarushima-21.jpg
  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
    sarushima-20.jpg
  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
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  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
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  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
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  • Sarushima is Tokyo Bay’s only uninhabited and natural island and is full of history. It was once a barrier fortress that protected Tokyo Bay.   Thick French brick walls of the abandoned fortress buildings make it a popular spot for abandoned site enthusiasts. The abandoned fortress was the inspiration for the ruins in the Studio Ghibli’s movie Castle in the Sky. Sarushima translates as “Monkey Island”.  Its nickname comes from a legend that says the priest Nichiren traveling by boat from Kamakura to Chiba when a storm hit.  A monkey suddenly appeared on the bow of his boat, leading him to the island for safety. Today there are no monkeys, but lots of humans especially on weekends in summer. The island is now no more than a relaxing spot for weekenders.
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  • Eiffel Tower Replica at Tobu World Square - a theme park near Nikko and Kinugawa Onsen. The theme park boasts 42 exquisitely crafted scale models of famous UNESCO  Heritage Sites, complete  with 140,000 miniature people.  Along with the World Heritage Sites, more mundane buildings are Tokyo Station, Narita Airport and Tokyo Dome, along with show pavilions for various hokey performances.
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  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
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  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
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  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
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  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
    meiji-centennial-observatory--07.jpg
  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
    meiji-centennial-observatory--06.jpg
  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
    meiji-centennial-observatory--03.jpg
  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
    meiji-centennial-observatory--02.jpg
  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
    meiji-centennial-observatory--01.jpg
  • Meiji Centenial Observatory An observatory tower in the shape of a five leaf pine tree at the tip of Cape Futtsu.<br />
The observatory overlooks Tokyo Bay, and visitors   can also see Mt. Fuji clearly on a clear winter day.  Meiji Observatory has been selected as one of the 100 best views of Mt. Fuji in the Kanto region.  It lies at the tip of the peninsula adjacent t<br />
o Futtsu National Park.  It was designed as a set of interlinked platforms that look like complex weighing scales from a distance -  the fact that it juts out into Tokyo Bay with only woodlands and beaches behind gives it an unobstructed view.
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  • Nishi Shinjuku or West Shinjuku is a district west of Shinjuku Station in Tokyo.  The district is best known for its skyscrapers.  The most recent building to be completed is the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building.  Nishi-shinjuku has grown since the 1970s and continues to spread west, away from the city center. Plans are underway which will lead to three of the four tallest buildings of Japan being added to the area.  To non Japanese, West Shinjuku is well known for many of the scenes in the movie "Lost in Translation" where the two main characters stay at the Park Hyatt Hotel in the area.
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  • Shinjuku is one of several cities within the city of Tokyo. It is a major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world - Shinjuku Station.  The Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, the administration center for the government of Tokyo or "tochomae" is located here. Surrounding Shinjuku Station are department stores, specialist electronic and camera shops, cinemas, restaurants and bars as well as many international hotels.
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  • Enoshima is a pleasant resort island just off coast of Kanagawa  Prefecture next to Kamakura.  The island is connected with the mainland by bridgeand  offers a variety of attractions, including a shrine, park, observation tower and caves. On days with good visibility, there are excellent views of Mt Fuji from the island.  Some of the closest beaches to Tokyo are located on the mainland at Fujisawa, of which Enoshima belongs.
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  • Enoshima is a pleasant resort island just off coast of Kanagawa  Prefecture next to Kamakura.  The island is connected with the mainland by bridgeand  offers a variety of attractions, including a shrine, park, observation tower and caves. On days with good visibility, there are excellent views of Mt Fuji from the island.  Some of the closest beaches to Tokyo are located on the mainland at Fujisawa, of which Enoshima belongs.
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  • Miyagawa Park at the tip of the Miura Peninsula is the largest wind farm in the Kanto area south of Tokyo.  The wind turbines produce 800 Kilowats of power per hour each, enough to supply the local villages in this part of Japan.  The towers stand at 35 metres, and each blade measures more than 15 metres in length, creating a whooshing sound with each pass.  Unlike other wind farms in many parts of the world, the locals are happy with it, as it has also become a tourist attraction in the area.
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