This is my last set of Tokyo photos

After this I'll have to visit again in order to have more photos to blog with.



I went to Asakusa for the sole purpose of visiting the amusement park. But the Buddhist temple Sensoji was very beautiful too. It was a crowded day.

Before I left I joined the people praying at the main entrance and I noticed coins flying over my head and falling with a ting! into some spot far up front. I suppose no one could get ahead and pushing and jostling were simply not done. I tossed a 100 yen coin over everyone too. It was too infectious seeing all those flying coins.

There were many busy streets flanking the temple. I stopped to watch this amazing string puppet show. So many strings were involved and the movements of the puppets so lifelike it was awe inspiring. The man had to stop after each segment to wipe his perspiration so you can imagine the amount of concentration and energy he exerted in orchestrating such tiny, defined movements.

There was a casual eatery next to this show so I sat down for a tendon. Later I learnt that there was a famous tendon place in the same area but that would have to wait for the next trip.

It was an overcast day and the photos are badly underexposed but just to get a feel of it.

And the reason for my being in Asakusa. The old school Hanayashiki Amusement Park.

I thought it over a really long time before I went on the carousel as well. It was embarassing as the only adults on it were supervising kids. But I told myself no one would recognise me and while the Japanese might stare they don't comment loudly and rudely or point, so it would be okay. Super paiseh but enjoyable too.



















The roller coaster was small but fun. I got a lot of stares for being there alone and taking lots of kiddy rides. But it's okay.

I miss Japan.