Asakusa Sensoji

Tokyo Skytree

Tokyo Skytree, which is Japan's tallest man-made structure and the tallest tower in the world (634 m / 2,080 ft) as seen from the western shore of Sumida-gawa River in Taito Ward, Tokyo.

Pentax K-S2 50mm ƒ/11 for 1/250 sec. at ISO 1600 with no filter.

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Tokyo Rickshaw

Tourists riding one of the ubiquitous rickshaws in the Asakusa area of Tokyo. Navigating among the many shiny glass and steel skyscrapers that fill the Asakusa skyline, rickshaws are just one of the many charms of Edo (former name of Tokyo) that have continued to thrive since the latter half of the 19th century. Once a menial form of labor, rickshaw drivers nowadays have to pass a technical exam and a knowledge test after undergoing training for a month. The drivers are naturally into fitness, have a love of history, and often can even speak several languages.

Pentax K-S2 50mm ƒ/8 1/400 sec. ISO 1600. No filter.

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Thunder Gate

The Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate) to Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo was originally built in 941! After numerous subsequent fires, the latest reconstruction was dedicated in 1960. The giant red lantern hanging from the gate shows the name of the gate (Kaminarimon) written vertically.

Pentax K-S2 57.5 mm ISO 400 at ƒ/8 for 1/100 sec. No filter.

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