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Reflections, photo 8 - Another image on the beer glass
By Muza-chan on Jun 17, 2009 | In Photo, Japan, English | Send feedback »
Just another reflection on the “beer glass”.
Favorite Japan places - Zojo-ji Temple
By Muza-chan on Jun 11, 2009 | In Photo, Japan, English | 2 feedbacks »
One of the best examples of beautiful contrast between the old Japanese architecture and the newer structures in Tokyo is this view of Tokyo Tower, from inside the Zojo-ji complex.
More photos from Zojo-ji Temple in Japan Photo Gallery.
Tokyo Timelapse video
By Muza-chan on Jun 9, 2009 | In Web, Japan, English | 5 feedbacks »
The beginning reminds me of the narrow streets of Tokyo, with small restaurants and with the air filled with delicious scents.
Tokyo Timelapse from nubero on Vimeo.
The 100th anniversary of the Kokugikan sumo arena
By Muza-chan on Jun 7, 2009 | In History, English | 1 feedback »
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Tokyo’s Kokugikan sumo arena. On June 2nd, 1909, the first Kokugikan arena was opened in Tokyo, on the grounds of the current Eko-in temple, where sumo events had been held during the Edo period.
The name Kokugikan was given by the novelist Emi Suiin, who described sumo as Japan’s kokugi - national sport.
The arena held its final sumo tournament in 1946, being replaced by a new Kokugikan, located in the Kuramae district. Finally, the old building was demolished in 1983.
The current Ryogoku Kokugikan arena was opened in 1985.
An exhibition regarding the 100-year history of Kokugikan can be visited now at the Sumo Museum, located at the Ryogoku Kokugikan (see the map, down the page).
(from The Honolulu Advertiser, via @EventTokyo)
The location of the current Eko-in temple, where the first Kokugikan arena was located:
The current sumo Ryogoku Kokugikan arena:
The Google Maps street view of the entrance in Ryogoku Kokugikan:Old and new architecture in Tokyo
By Muza-chan on Jun 4, 2009 | In Photo, English | 2 feedbacks »

























