This was the first I visited Tokyo. Before I though Tokyo could be another New York City, packed with skyscrapers, people and cars. This visit proved I was wrong.
Skytree, a tower more appealing to the young than Tokyo Tower.
Tokyo, for my definition, is a combination of modernization, the contemporary Japanese culture, and tradition traced back to many hundred years ago. Large parks scatter in the capital of Japan. They are not hidden in, but coexist with tall grey buildings. Temple or shrines are located in the parks. It seems the parks reserved for them preventing the old traditions are driven away by the modern western-oriented culture. Many people still worship numerous gods living in the numerous temples with huge and tiny sizes. The modern side is, every part of the tradition can be a profitable business. Buying a charm and asking for a fortune cost a little. Given they can keep these historic sites in a good condition and friendly to tourists, I think there is nothing wrong.
Ueno Park is in the transportation center of Tokyo.
There is a shrine in the park.
and this road leads to a larger temple.
A five-story tower in Sensouji Temple, one of the most popular tourist spot in Japan.
Walking on the street is good way to smell the local culture.
Some people asked me why I visit Japan so often. This is a question I cannot answer precisely. In my opinion, the typical contemporary culture of Japan is quietness and cleanness. Visiting cities in Japan, I can feel comfortable without losing any convenience. On the streets, people either speak nothing or lower their voices. Being a person who enjoy calmness, this place is just right for me. Japanese might be one of races that hate negative externality the most in the world. Of course, I can feel how their culture oppress their unique personalities. However, compared with many Asian countries with both collectivism and disrespect of others in the cultures, the trade-off in Japan is better.
Ginza, a noisy place for rich people.
I am thinking, next time when I visit Japan, whom will I go with? Jade? I hope I can fall in love with her although there is another girl possessing a part of my heart.
The hotel I stayed in Tokyo. The room is too small to be taken a photo. I like its free bottle mineral water and canned tea.
Breakfast tastes good enough.
Arrived Nikko, a town said to be a mimic of Japan.
This is what I seek in my trip.
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Until next time
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