Showing posts with label Edogawa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Edogawa. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Daimajin Stands Tall in Edogawa!

Two Daimajin statues stand guard in front of ... Boat Race Edogawa? Photo by Brett Homenick.

If you're reading this blog, you're probably familiar with the two Daimajin statues that stand in front of Kadokawa Daiei Studios. But you're probably unaware that two very similar statues stand in front of a much different venue -- Boat Race Edogawa. To be sure, it's an unusual match, but I suppose gamblers need a something to pray to before placing their bets. At any rate, it's certainly an interesting sight!





Friday, March 31, 2017

GODZILLA SIGHTED IN TOKYO! Well, Maybe...

Probably the coolest name for a boat ever created. Photo by Brett Homenick.

When paying a visit to Edogawa, Tokyo, the other day, I saw a boat in a nearby river with a great name.  Can you see what it is? Here's a closer look...


I'm pretty sure you won't any boats named MUTO!