Omote Sando
A Zelkova tree-lined avenue located in Shibuya-ku and Minato-ku, Tokyo stretching from the entrance to the Meiji Shrine, to Aoyama-dori. It was originally created in the Taisho era as the frontal (表 Omote) approach (参道 Sando) to the Shrine. Today Omote Sando is known as one of the foremost “architectural showcase” streets in the world, featuring a multitude of fashion flagship stores.
Ginza Natsuno Aoyama stocks over 1,000 different kinds of chopsticks.
Taken at Ginza Natsuno Aoyama by Kumiko Hirama
Taken by Megumi Honzawa
Taken by Naoko Okada
Christmas illumination at Omotesando Hills *Taken by Rieko Ishikawa
Taken by Ayaka Fukuda
Taken by Megumi Honzawa
Taken in 2009 by Bas Martens
Meiji Jingu Shrine
The Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken.
Taken before snow removal and after the clearance by Kumiko Hirama
Yabusame (流鏑馬)
Held on November 3 every year at the west approach of the shrine. *Taken by Nazuki Yoshida
Wedding ceremony according to Shinto rites
Taken by Isao Tokuhashi
Taken by Megumi Honzawa
Taken by Rieko Ishikawa
Taken by Masanori Tsuchibuchi
Ice Sculpture Exhibition (Until Jan 11, 2016) *Taken by Liu Zengmei
A well in Meiji Shrine, which mirrors autumn color of leaves. *Taken by Masanori Tsuchibuchi
Harajuku
A district in Shibuya, Tokyo. Harajuku is known internationally as a center of Japanese youth culture and fashion.
Summer weekend Takeshita Dori Street *Taken by Isao Tokuhashi
Taken at Togo Jinja Shrine by Masao Shibata. It was built in 1940 and dedicated to Marshal-Admiral Marquis Togo Heihachiro shortly after his death.
Taken at Togo Jinja Shrine by Elena Churilova
Weekend Takeshita Dori Street *Taken by Isao Tokuhashi
Taken by Rieko Ishikawa
Taken by Isao Tokuhashi
Aoyama
One of the most popular entertainment and shopping areas for young people in Tokyo. It is well known for its fashion houses, restaurants, and shopping.
Floating tea room at Nezu Museum *Taken by Sosen Imai
Taken by Megumi Honzawa
Farmer’s Market@UNU (United Nations University) *Taken by Kanae Tanaka
Yoyogi Park
One of the largest parks in Tokyo, located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Shrine.
Okinawa Matsuri 2017 held on May 20,21, 2017. *Taken by Masayuki Miyazaki
Earth Day Tokyo 2017 *Taken by Masayuki Miyazaki
Taken by Kenny Hi
The Blue Cave *Taken by Tadashi Sasaki
Tokyo Rainbow Pride 2016 *Taken by Masayuki Miyazaki
Earth Day Tokyo 2016 *Taken by Miwako Dias
People celebrating cherry blossoms. *Taken by David Burger
Winter sakura (Fuyuzakura) *Taken by Masayuki Miyazaki
Taken by Masako Ikehara
Japanese rockabilly dancers, who perform in the park every Sunday afternoon. *Taken by Mekdachi Khalil