Cultural Performance
September 3, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
This group performed traditional songs and dance using bamboo sticks which they manipulated into a variety of shapes - and did not drop even one stick.
Leaving Otaru
September 3, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We pull away from the dock with waves from the local people. The tug slips in behind us and follows us thru the entrance channel. When we are clear of that, the tug pulls alongside and the pilot jumpsRead more
Sea Day Trivia
September 4, 2019, North Pacific Ocean ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Each sea day we have played Trivia with Geoff and Jenny Kerven, Lyndall Short and Bill Sullivan. Middle of the road, but we've had fun.
Heading into Tokyo Bay
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Lots of activity on Tokyo Bay as we head in towards Tokyo. There's lots of shipping in this seaport and we will have 2 pilots. The first jumps onto the ship as we navigate the outer bay.
Tokyo Bay
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
A second pilot jumps onto the Orion for the final section in shallower water into Tokyo Cruise Terminal. Yokohama has an enormous amount of container and bulk goods shipping. Tokyo looms with its highRead more
Tokyo Olympic Village
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
The Olympic Village for 2020 is under construction. The athletes will get a great idea of how people live in Tokyo. Population density is 1800 people per square kilometre. The Village construction isRead more
Streets of Tokyo
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
The streets are very clean and the city is remarkably green. Buildings are very tall and close together. The main boulevards are wide but the side streets are mere alleys. There are lots of bikes andRead more
Kiyosumi Gardens
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Kiyosumi Gardens have been owned by the Mitsubishi Group since 1932 when they were opened to the public. The area is designated as a Tokyo Metropolitan Place of Scenic Beauty.
Wildlife at the Kiyosumi Gardens
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Turtles and egrets, and don't mention the mosquitoes!
Tea House at Kiyosumi Gardens
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Kiyosumi Gardens - walking the paths
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Kiyosumi Gardens...the trees
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Edo-Tokyo Museum
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
This distinctive museum shows the history of Tokyo during the Edo period (1603-1868). It was established in 1993.
Replicas of Buildings
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Inside the museum, buildings from the Edo era are displayed. There is a life-size replica of the Nihonbashi, which was the bridge leading into Edo. Other buildings are scaled to size.
Aspects of Life
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Inside the buildings, the set-up shows how life in the Edo period was lived.
Artefacts from the Edo Era
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Woodblock Printing
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Woodblock printing was widely used during the Edo period. Inks used were water-based. Several woodblocks would need to be carved to print the final page, each colour added in layers to the print ofRead more
Tokyo's Main Railway Station
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Located in the business district, near the Imperial Palace, Tokyo's station is extremely busy with inter-city trains and the underground. These photos were taken at 5:30pm when city offices wereRead more
Streets of Tokyo on a Friday Evening
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Tokyo Tower
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
A prominent landmark in Tokyo, at 332.9m, it is the second tallest structure in Japan. Built in 1938, it looks like the Eiffel Tower and is a communications and observation tower.
Tokyo From the Top
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Tokyo Lights
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Tokyo Lights from the Orion
September 5, 2019 in Japan ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
