The Tokyo Skytree

While in Asakusa today, I couldn't resist taking a few snapshots of the Tokyo Skytree. With nary a cloud in the sky, it was the perfect opportunity to take a few photos.

TOKYO SKYTREE AT NIGHT! The View from Asakusa!

While in Asakusa tonight, I snapped a couple of shots of the Tokyo Skytree. One of these days, I'll actually get around to seeing the city from its observation deck!

SCENES FROM TOKYO! Odds and Ends in Japan's Capital City!

The Tokyo Sky Tree as seen from Koto, Tokyo. Photo by Brett Homenick.

Today was a busy day, and I went to many places in Tokyo. Along the way, I snapped from interesting photos. Here they are!

Godzilla says, "Itadakimasu!"

A view from Ebisu Station.

The preferred hair salon for hipster Godzilla fans.

A lovely view from just outside Kiba Station during the day...

... and night!

OUT AND ABOUT IN ASAKUSA! A Nighttime View of the Area!

Tora-san (actor Kiyoshi Atsumi) welcomes visitors to Asakusa. Photo by Brett Homenick.

Tonight I paid a visit to Asakusa, one of my favorite places in Tokyo. I had some extra time to kill, so I wandered around a bit and photographed the area. The images are rather self-explanatory, so I'll let them do the talking. Enjoy!

The Tokyo Sky Tree conquers Asakusa

The Land of the Rising Sun lives up to its name: A view of the Tokyo Sky Tree (and the Asahi Flame) right before 7:00 a.m.

The Tokyo Sky Tree was recently determined to be the world's largest free-standing broadcast tower. You can read all about it here.


While visiting Tokyo from January 2 to January 5, I stayed in Asakusa, which provided me a great view of the Tokyo Sky Tree every time I stepped outside.

I managed to take a few shots just before 7:00 in the morning. (I had an early morning interview to conduct on the 5th.) I was impressed with the photos, and hopefully you will be, too.

Ah, and here's a daytime shot for your viewing pleasure!

Tokyo: Scene to Seen

New vs. old Tokyo: The brand-new Tokyo Sky Tree and Sensoji's pagoda in Asakusa face off in the showdown of the millennium!

From September 18 to 20, I paid my third visit to Tokyo. Unlike my previous two trips, I had much more time to take in the scenery and visit places I simply never had the time to see. Below are some of the highlights.

Cosmo Clock 21 in Yokohama, the Ferris wheel seen in Godzilla vs. Mothra (1992).

Asahi Beer Hall and the Asahi Flame in Asakusa, Tokyo.

Nakamise Avenue in Asakusa. The shops along Nakamise Ave. contain more than a few kaiju-related items.

But if it's kaiju merchandise you seek, look no further than the Nakano Broadway Mall! You can go broke here before you know it!

The entrance to Sensoji in Asakusa. Photo by Akira Takarada.

The National Film Center's exhibit on actress Kyoko Kagawa in Kyobashi. Ms. Kagawa has starred in movies for Akira Kurosawa and Yasujiro Ozu, but to us monster geeks she's best known for her leading role in Mothra (1961). This exhibit runs from September 13 to December 25, 2011. A film retrospective runs from November 8 to December 25.

Surf's up! At the beach in Kamakura, Kanagawa.

Seeing Daibutsu (a.k.a. The Great Buddha) up close and personal in Kamakura.

With one of the many posters outside this restaurant in Shimo-Kitazawa. It has an old-school movie/TV series theme. Check it out!