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By Marc Popelier Posted on March 8, 2018March 16, 2018

Cherry blossom viewing in and around Tokyo

In Japan, early spring is almost synonym for cherry blossom season. The delicately beautiful pink and white blossoms of the cherry are called sakura in Japanese. In this period of … Continue reading Cherry blossom viewing in and around Tokyo

Categories: Nature, Photography, TokyoTags: cherry blossom, 花見, hanami, Sakura, Tokyo, 桜
Hama Ryukyu Gardens in Tokyo
By Marc Popelier Posted on June 22, 2015November 17, 2020

Hama Rikyu Gardens : Oasis of Green and Flowers in Tokyo

The Hama Rikyu (浜離宮) garden is a large beautiful park within walking distance of JR Shimbashi station in central Tokyo. It is one of the best examples of an Edo … Continue reading Hama Rikyu Gardens : Oasis of Green and Flowers in Tokyo

Categories: Japan, Nature, TokyoTags: Hama Rikyu, park, Shimbashi, Tokyo, water bus, 浜離宮
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 10, 2015April 16, 2015

Tokyo station

Tokyo station is more than 100 years old and with it’s magnificent red brick building one of the symbols of Tokyo. Per day the station has more than 500,000 travellers and … Continue reading Tokyo station

Categories: TokyoTags: JR East, Kitte, Marunouchi, Tokyo station
By Marc Popelier Posted on March 4, 2015June 8, 2015

Tokyo Skytree offers 360° city view

In no time the Skytree tower (634 meter) has become one of the most popular attractions in Tokyo. It is the tallest building in Japan and ranks in the top … Continue reading Tokyo Skytree offers 360° city view

Categories: TokyoTags: Skytree, Tokyo, Tower

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