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The Tokyo Traveler

September 26th, 2008

Changing Seasons - Autumn in Tokyo

Summer is almost a memory and fall is fast approaching in Tokyo.  The Japanese are well known for being proud of their four seasons and autumn is no exception. In Japan the changing of the seasons are celebrated throughout the country with festivals, seasonal foods and special events.
In the fall, the harvest of new rice […]

By Shane -- 2 comments

September 24th, 2008

Wednesday’s Ward - Bunkyo

Bunkyo Ward is located in the center of Tokyo and is home to many of the city’s colleges and universities along with over 190 thousand residents in a 11.3 square kilometer area.  It sits alongside Arakawa Ward and is the fourth smallest ward in terms of area and fifth in terms of population.  Despite it’s […]

By Shane -- 1 comment

August 27th, 2008

Tokyo - A Rainbow of Colors

If you were asked to pick a color associated with Tokyo, what color would that be? I think the first colors that come to mind for most people would be red and black but the city offers a veritable rainbow, or niji, of colors to her visitors. Let’s explore the colors of Tokyo…
Aka […]

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June 11th, 2008

Iris Gardens in Tokyo - A Must See in June

Mid June marks the peak blooming season for irises, or shobu, in Tokyo.  This is one of my favorite flowers and I always take some time to fit in a visit to an iris garden this time of year.  Here are just of few of the Gardens in Tokyo where you can see these beautiful […]

By Shane -- 2 comments