Sightseeing in Japan, May 2004

by Lennie Blair

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Tokyo by Night
Jer took us on a night walking tour of the Ginza (shopping district)in...

Tsukiji Fish Market
We got up early morning of May 30th to go to the Tsukiji Fish Market - the...

Tsukiji Fish Market
Catch of the sea in abundance. The variety is endless. Trading starts...

Squid, anyone?
One of the most plentiful catches in the market is squid. Vats or large box...

More Fish
People walk through rows and rows of stalls and make their purchases right...

Frozen Tuna
The only tuna I've ever known is what comes out of the can! It was...

Mode of Transporting
Within the fish market itself are these "vehicles" ('high...

Imperial Palace
From the Tsukiji Fish Market, we had breakfast at Jonathan's in the Ginza...

Telephone Delight!
Just had to take a picture of this, which is a common sight in subway...

Akihabara Electronic District
We took the subway to Akihabara, the electronic mecca of Tokyo. Here is a...

When in Japan ....
...do as the Japanese do. Not only do you fall in line, you fall within the...

Circle Entrance to Metro Govt Bldg
If you can picture this circular structure - it comes almost full...

Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
A panorama of Tokyo can be viewed from the 45th floor of this building. This...

Tokyo Metropolis
A view from the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building

Harajiku
From Shinjuku, the financial district of Tokyo, we took the JR (Japan...

Another Group
It would seem like these girls belong to the same "clique,"...

Great reunion
Yukie Tagawa Ohtani stayed with my family for a year when she was attending a...

Just the Appetizer!
A work of art in itself, this appetizer was both a visaul and gastronomic...

Sanjusangen-Do
Entrance to the Temple of the Thousand Buddhas. The structure was...

Sanjusangen-Do
This is the Temple of the Thousand Buddhas which houses 1001 standing...

Intricate Art Work
A close-up of the Sanjusangen-Do Temple roof reflects the aesthetics...

Heian Shrine, Kyoto
The first Imperial Palace in Kyoto built by Emperor Kammu in 794. The...

Nijo Castle
Built in the early 1600s, the Nijo Castle was the official Kyoto residence of...

Garden, Nijo Castle
One of the gardens that surrounds the Nijo Castle with water meadering...

Ginkakugi Temple
The Golden Pavillon Temple is probably the most popular temple in Kyoto where...

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article published 06/12/2004

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Thank you, Lennie, for sharing your pictures and insights with me. I can't wait to go!
— Susan Brown, January 29, 2007

Wow, what a scrapbook! I've never seen anything like that (I know, I'm so "low-tech"). I don't know how long it took you to put that together, but thanks for sharing it :)
— Melanie Hammond Clark, June 21, 2004

Fabulous!
Ain't technology wunerful!! Thanks for your 21st century tour de force. I just wanted to grab those squid and throw them right on my grill. You bring back many fond memories of my Navy years and of course make me want to return.
— Marg and John Snow, June 19, 2004

Hi Blairs! Thanks so much for sharing your pictures - what a wonderful trip. Can't wait for both of our boys (and Abby) to return from Asia with all of their stories. Love to all,

Nancy
— nancy, June 17, 2004

Wonderful pictures, Blairs!! Thanks for sharing your trip with all of us.
— Kathy Holland, June 17, 2004

Hi Jer: Your pictures are beautiful and your Mom look great outside the Imperial Palace. (My memory is failing - I think that was the building you took a shot of her).
— Louise Tischendorf, June 16, 2004

Thank you for sharing your beautiful pictures and interesting facts; great slide show. Makes you want to take the trip over there.
— June Wareberg, June 16, 2004