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Exploring Asakusa in Tokyo

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Asakusa at night. Shot with a Canon 7D SLR. The subject is the five-storied pagoda within the precincts of Sensoji Temple. There apparently has been a pagoda within the temple precincts since around 942 A.D. Like much else of the downtown area, however, the current structure was built after World War 2. I believe that the building itself is just over 50 metres in height. However, I am not quite sure of the official figures. For photographers, it is especially beautiful at night. Sensoji Temple, The Precinct, Asakusa, Pagoda, World War, Downtown, Tokyo, Night Shot, Slr
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Pagoda at Night @ Sensoji Temple, Asakusa, Tokyo
Asakusa at night. Shot with a Canon 7D SLR. The subject is the five-storied pagoda within the precincts of Sensoji Temple. There apparently has been a pagoda within the temple precincts since around 942 A.D. Like much else of the downtown area, however, the current structure was built after World War 2. I believe that the building itself is just over 50 metres in height. However, I am not quite sure of the official figures. For photographers, it is especially beautiful at night.
EDO ADVENTURE
EDO ADVENTURE
Exploring Asakusa in Tokyo
The front shutter of a store in Asakusa, Tokyo. It depicts a brawl between competing fire brigades in old Edo (modern Tokyo). To go into a little more detail, in the Shogun's capital city, built largely of wood and paper, fire was a real danger. Accordingly, there were numerous fire brigades (both official and unofficial) that competed with one another. Obviously, fights sometimes broke out. Fire Brigade, Capital City, Edo, Paper Fire, Asakusa Tokyo, Fight, Comic Book Cover, Explore, Unofficial
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The front shutter of a store in Asakusa, Tokyo. It depicts a brawl between competing fire brigades in old Edo (modern Tokyo). To go into a little more detail, in the Shogun's capital city, built largely of wood and paper, fire was a real danger. Accordingly, there were numerous fire brigades (both official and unofficial) that competed with one another. Obviously, fights sometimes broke out.
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EDO ADVENTURE
Exploring Asakusa in Tokyo
What the dragon carving looks like at the bottom of the huge lantern on the Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa. Lanterns, Broadway Shows, Dragon, Carving, Gate, Bottom
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What the dragon carving looks like at the bottom of the huge lantern on the Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa.
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A video clip of some of the wonderful Kimono Tumblers made by Asakusa Tatsumiya in Asakusa Tokyo. Video Clip, Travel Mug, Wonder, Mugs, Tableware, Tumblers, Exploring, Kimono
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A video clip showing some of the wonderful Kimono Tumblers made by Asakusa Tatsumiya in Asakusa Tokyo.
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EDO ADVENTURE
Exploring Asakusa in Tokyo
Located behind the Nakamise stalls when facing Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Tatsumiya is a friendly and warm third-generation business that traditionally produced kimono and associated accessories. The Kimono Tumbler shown here shows a sankin-kōtai procession that was made by a daimyo (a samurai lord) between their home province and Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The tradition was one means by which the Tokugawa Shogunate exercised control over other powerful samurai families. Tumbler, Stalls, Traditional
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Kimono Tumbler from Asakusa Tatsumiya in Tokyo
Located behind the Nakamise stalls when facing Sensoji Temple, Asakusa Tatsumiya is a friendly and warm third-generation business that traditionally produced kimono and associated accessories. The Kimono Tumbler shown here shows a sankin-kōtai procession that was made by a daimyo (a samurai lord) between their home province and Edo (modern-day Tokyo). The tradition was one means by which the Tokugawa Shogunate exercised control over other powerful samurai families.
EDO ADVENTURE
EDO ADVENTURE
Exploring Asakusa in Tokyo