Cultural Performance
3. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ⛅ 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
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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 jumpsLue lisää
Sea Day Trivia
4. syyskuuta 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
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ⛅ 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
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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 highLue lisää
Tokyo Olympic Village
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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 isLue lisää
Streets of Tokyo
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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 andLue lisää
Kiyosumi Gardens
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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
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Turtles and egrets, and don't mention the mosquitoes!
Tea House at Kiyosumi Gardens
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Kiyosumi Gardens - walking the paths
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Kiyosumi Gardens...the trees
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Edo-Tokyo Museum
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This distinctive museum shows the history of Tokyo during the Edo period (1603-1868). It was established in 1993.
Replicas of Buildings
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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
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
Inside the buildings, the set-up shows how life in the Edo period was lived.
Artefacts from the Edo Era
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Woodblock Printing
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ☀️ 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 ofLue lisää
Tokyo's Main Railway Station
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ⛅ 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 wereLue lisää
Streets of Tokyo on a Friday Evening
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
Tokyo Tower
5. syyskuuta 2019, Japani ⋅ ⛅ 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
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Tokyo Lights
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Tokyo Lights from the Orion
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