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Tokyo Skyscrapers in Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoRainbow Bridge and Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Tokyois the capital of Japan.
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 Shinjyuku Skyscrapers viewed from Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Shinjyuku Skyscrapers viewed from Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoShinjyuku Skyscrapers viewed from Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoTsukishima and Harumi Island viewed from Seiroka Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoKachidokibashi and Rainbow Bridge viewed from Seiroka Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoTsukiji viewed from Seiroka Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto   Shinjyuku Skyscrapers viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoCentral Tokyo viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoOdaiba viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoFrom Tokyo Metropolitan Government BuildingViews From Roppongi Hills Mori TowerViews From Seiroka Garden TowerView from Triton Square TowerHarumi viewed from Triton Square Tower, Tokyo2005-10, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto    |
Night ViewsHuge megalopolis energy and urban activities of Tokyo can be viewed from several towers at night. Views From Tokyo Metropolitan Government BuildingTokyo metropolitan government building (Tokyo City Hall) is located in Shinjyuku, eastern center of Tokyo. It was built in 1991 and is 243m high. There are two observation rooms in the office open to public (free) and visitors can enjoy beautiful views of Skyscrapers in Shinjyuku.Views From Roppongi Hills Mori TowerRoppongi Hills is a newly redeveloped city completed in 2003. It has office spaces, in which leading financial, information technology venture companies are concentrated, residences, shops, restaurants, a cinema complex, a museum, and a hotel. Mori Tower is the central building of the Roppongi Hills. It is 250m high. There are many embassies in Roppongi. It is a unique area where foreigners gather.  Metropolitan Government Building, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoRoppongi Hills Mori Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoViews From Seiroka Garden TowerSeiroka Garden Tower is located near the Tsukiji Market just beside the Sumida River not far from the Tokyo Waterfront development. It is 221m high and has fantastic views of waterfront area.Metropolitan Govenment Building is a greenish twin tower on left center. Strong illuminations on right are entertainment areas such as Kabukityo. Mt. Fuji is seen just left side of Tokyo Tower.Mt. Fuji from Seiroka Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
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    Kokyo and Kasumigaseki viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoShiodome and Tokyo Tower viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoOdaiba and Shinagawa viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoYokohama direction and Ebisu viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoShibuya viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoIkebukuro and Akasaka viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoShinjyuku viewed from Roppongi Hills Tower, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto   |
360 degree View of Tokyo from Roppongi Hills Mori TowerThe best place to see entire Tokyo, the largest megalopolis in the world, is an observation deck of Mori Tower located at about 250m above see level on Roppongi Hills. This Tower commands a most beautiful view of the entire city because it is close to the center of city and is not surrounded by skyscrapers of similar height.  The Landmark Tower (290m) amd other major buildings of Minatomirai 21 in Yokohama can be seen from Roppongi Hills Tower.Minatomirai 21 from Roppongi Hills2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
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Buildings around Imperial Palace, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoBuildings around Imperial Palace, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Buildings around Imperial Palace, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Buildings around Imperial Palace, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Buildings around Imperial Palace, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoJapanese Garden in Kokyo (Imperial Palace), Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Nijyubashi Bridge of Kokyo (Imperial Palace), Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Buildings around Hibiya Park, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Buildings around Hibiya Park, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoGovernment Ministries, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Government Ministries, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoGovernment Ministries, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  The Diet Building, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Government Ministries, Kasumigaseki, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Imperial PalaceThe Kokyo (Imperial Palace, the residence of Japan's Imperial Family) is located on the former Edo Castle, a huge area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo. The Nijyubashi (two bridges) is an entrance to the inner palace. The eastern area of the Palace are gardens often open to the public. Prestigious Business DistrictThere is a large plaza in front of the Imperial Palace called Kokyo Gaien. Around the Kokyo Gaien is Japan's most prestigious business district. There are headquarters or Tokyo branches of many of Japan's largest companies. KasumigasekiKasumigaseki is the center of national administration and politics of Japan. Almost all ministries are located in this area. The Diet Building, Prime Minister's official residence are located in Nagatacho, west of Kasumigaseki. |
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      The Ginza, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoKabukicho, Shinjyuku, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoYasukunidori, Shinjyuku, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoShinjyuku, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoShibuya, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji YoshimotoShibuya, Tokyo2006-05, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
Commercial and Entertainment DistrictsGinza, Shinjyuku, and Shibuya are famous shopping and amusement areas in Tokyo. There are many shops, restaurants, cinema complexes, etc. Numerous neon signs illuminate all-night entertainment areas. ShibuyaShibuya is a commercial and entertainment district with several famous fashion department stores near Shibuya Station. Shibuya is always crowded with teenagers day and night . The intersection crossing in front of Shibuya Station uses a four-way stop to allow pedestrians to pass the entire intersection.ShinjyukuShinjyuku is the commercial and administrative center of Tokyo with heavy concentration of people, department stores, shops, cinemas, hotels, etc. Shinjyuku station is said to be the busiest station in the world and over 500,000 people use this station everyday. There is a town called Kabuki-cho, which never sleeps, well known for adult entertainment.The GinzaNight clubs in the Ginza are very expensive and often used for business entertainment. Many taxies are waiting for good customers to go long distance to home late at night. |
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 Kunitachi, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Hibiya Park, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoKunitachi, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto Showakinen Park, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  Showakinen Park, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoKunitachi, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto  After Sakura, Showakinen Park, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji YoshimotoAfter Sakura, Showakinen Park, Tokyo2006-04, (C) Seiji Yoshimoto |
SakuraSakura is one of Japanese national flowers and can be seen all over Japan. Sakura in full bloom are breathtaking, and people enjoy the spring under the beautiful Sakura trees. Sakura in full bloom last very short (less than a week) and Sakura blossoms fall like confetti shower. After Sakura, other different flowers and new green leaves start to decorate the city. Showakinen ParkShowakinen Park is located east of Tokyo built as a memorial park of the Showa Emperor. (This park is near the Head Office of NPO InterCoS.)
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New Year's DayTokyo is a modern international city changing quickly, but, people keep traditions. As a new year's day's Japanese tradition, people pay visits to shrines (Shintoism) and temples (Buddhism) to pray to the Gods for the happy new year. |
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