A Tokyo Sketch
A place to share some on the spot observations as I go about tracing the vagaries of life and location in this great shifting city.
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Sketchbooks
Okunitama Shrine

In Fuchu, in the grounds of Okunitama Shrine, a wedding party passes by a water basin used for purification.
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Temples and Shrines
Kabuki-za
The wonderful facade of Kabuki-za in Ginza has seen many changes over the years and is scheduled for reconstruction again in October next year.
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Popular Sites
Konno Hachiman Shrine, Shibuya
Hidden amidst the modern bustle of Shibuya; a link to the past. Sumiko Enbutsu writes about the history of this shrine and the famed cherry tree that still stands, propped up in the courtyard.

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Temples and Shrines
In Kokubunji

An old man makes his offering while a young boy searches around for insects.
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Temples and Shrines
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