Pictures of Tokyo

Travel Guide in Photos to Tokyo

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Tokyo : sprawling megalopolis on the coast of Honshu, Tokyo is the capital of Japan and symbol of its success story. At night Tokyo becomes a giant jewel box, a constantly changing display of neon and fluorescent lights. Choose a photo gallery below to see the pictures I took in Tokyo. You can use these photos as a travel guide to Tokyo and see some pictures of : Akihabara, Asakusa, Harajuku, Midtown, Roppongi Hills, Shibuya, Shinjuku, Ueno... All photos taken with a Canon EOS Digital SLR (DSLR). At the top of the page you can find a link to the conditions for using these pictures for free. You can also follow me on my Blog or on Twitter. Bon Voyage!

	Akihabara : also called Akiba after a former local shrine, Akihabara is a major shopping area for electronic, computer, anime, and otaku goods, including new and used items. Click the image to see my pictures of Akihabara.
	Asakusa : some believe that only in Asakusa, the Edo atmosphere can still be felt around. This is the heart of old downtown Tokyo (shitamachi), where the early Japanese merchants and common people originally settled. Click the image to see my pictures of Asakusa.
	Gundam : in Summer 2009, a real-size (1:1 scale) Gundam RX78 was built in Odaiba and offered an impressive sight. The Gundam series was created in 1979 and has become a cultural icon in Japan. Click the image to see my pictures of Gundam.
	Harajuku : renowned for its unique street fashion, Harajuku is the common name for the area around Harajuku Station on the Yamanote Line in the Shibuya ward of Tokyo. Every Sunday, young people dressed in a variety of styles including gothic lolita, visual kei, and decora, as well as cosplayers spend the day in Harajuku socializing. Click the image to see my pictures of Harajuku.
	Kagurazaka Matsuri : every summer is held in Kagurazaka a festival during which locals perfom the Awa Odori Dance. The name of this dance originates from the Iwa province (now Tokushima) in Shikoku and is known as the « dance of the fools ». Click the image to see my pictures of the Kagurazaka Matsuri.
	National Art Center : designed by K.Kurokawa, the National Art Center not only offers the largest exhibition space in Japan, but is also the first national art institution without a permanent collection. Click the image to see my pictures of the National Art Center.
	Roppongi Hills : one of Japan's largest integrated property developments, located in the Roppongi district of Tokyo. Click the image to see my pictures of Roppongi Hills.
	Shibuya : one of the 23 wards of Tokyo, Shibuya is most popular among the younger generations for the shopping and entertainment area around the railway station (one of Tokyo's busiest). Click the image to see my pictures of Shibuya.
	Shinjuku : major commercial and administrative center, housing the busiest train station in the world and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building (the administration center for the government of Tokyo) Shinjuku probably offers the ultimate, overwhelming experience. Click the image to see my pictures of Shinjuku.
	Tokyo Midtown : completed in March 2007, the $3 billion project includes office, residential, commercial, hotel, and leisure space, as well as the tallest building in Tokyo (248m)! Click the image to see my pictures of Tokyo Midtown.
	Saint Mary's Cathedral : the original structure of 1899 was a wooden building in the Gothic style. It was burned during World War II. The present church, designed by Tange Kenzo, dates from 1964. Kenzo Tange won the competition for the reconstruction of this church in 1961. Click the image to see my pictures of the Saint Mary's Cathedral.
	Tokyo Tower : built in 1958 and visited by over 150 million people since, Tokyo Tower is a communications and observation tower located in Shiba Park, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. At 332.5 metres it is the second tallest artificial structure in Japan. Click the image to see my pictures of the Tokyo Tower.
	Tsukiji : the Tokyo Metropolitan Central Wholesale Market, commonly known as the Tsukiji Market is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world and also one of the largest wholesale food markets of any kind. Click the image to see my pictures of Tsukiji.
	Ueno : renowned for its cherry trees, Ueno Koen becomes one of Japan's most popular and crowded park for hanami during the cherry blossom season in spring. Click the image to see my pictures of Ueno.