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.

Okunitama Shrine
























In Fuchu, in the grounds of Okunitama Shrine, a wedding party passes by a water basin used for purification.

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.










The Apple Inn, Shimbashi

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.






Snack Bars in Kanda




In Kokubunji





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