Tokyo Photo Gallery

Introduction

Originally called Edo, Tokyo became Japan's capital in 1868 following the Meiji Restoration. The city is divided into 23 wards, which is home to about 8 million people. The entire population of the Tokyo Bay area is about 30 million.

Tokyo Photo Gallery Sections

This Section
Asakusa
Cherry Blossoms
Skyline + Streets
Tokyo City Hall
Ginza
Palette Town + Transport
Tokyo Subway
Narita Airport

Asakusa - Sensoji Temple

Adjacent to the temple is a market street selling many traditional Japanese products. Since the blooming season for cherry blossoms takes place in late March / early April, the street is specially decorated with cherry blossom branches.

Street scenes outside and a few blocks around the market street.

Yasukuni Shrine

Emperor Meiji ordered a shrine to be built in 1869 to commemorate the sacrifice of those who worked for the Imperial Restoration. Formerly Tokyo Shokonsha, it was renamed Yasukuni Jinja in 1879. Yasukuni symbolizes eternal peace and tranquility of the nation. However, many convicted war criminals from Japan's invasion of Asia in World War II are also buried here. Recent visits by government officials have stirred up much discontent across Asia.

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All date from April 9, 2003.


Introduction
Originally called Edo, Tokyo became Japan's capital in 1868 following the Meiji Restoration. The city is divided into 23 wards, which is home to about 8 million people. The entire population of the Tokyo Bay area is about 30 million.
Tokyo Photo Gallery Sections

This Section Asakusa Cherry Blossoms	Skyline + Streets Tokyo City Hall Ginza	Palette Town + Transport Tokyo Subway Narita Airport
Asakusa - Sensoji Temple









Adjacent to the temple is a market street selling many traditional Japanese products. Since the blooming season for cherry blossoms takes place in late March / early April, the street is specially decorated with cherry blossom branches.





*Street scenes outside and a few blocks around the market street.*







Yasukuni Shrine
Emperor Meiji ordered a shrine to be built in 1869 to commemorate the sacrifice of those who worked for the Imperial Restoration. Formerly Tokyo Shokonsha, it was renamed Yasukuni Jinja in 1879. Yasukuni symbolizes eternal peace and tranquility of the nation. However, many convicted war criminals from Japan's invasion of Asia in World War II are also buried here. Recent visits by government officials have stirred up much discontent across Asia.