Kappa

There is a area in Tokyo, Japan where Kappa is the mascot. This includes Kappabashi-dori, or Kitchen Town.

Businessman Praying

Ema: Wooden Wishing Plaques

In many shrines there are Emas, or written wooden wishing plaques.

Shrine Gong

Busy Street in Shinjuku, Japan

There busy streets of Shinjuku is filled with people and lights.

NTT Docomo Yoyogi Building from Meiji Jingu in Tokyo, Japan

I was running to Meiji Jingu (because it doesn't open until precisely sunrise) when I had to stop to capture this beautiful sight.

Meiji Jingu

Getting to the shrine was a long early walk from my AirBnB. I was taking a picture of the shrine (under repair, presumingly for the upcoming Olympics) when the guard was walking out making it a great picture.

An Empty Street in Shinjuku, Japan

Hummer Wheel

Cherry Blossoms at the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo, Japan

Takeshita Street in Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan

This picture was completely accidental but my friend posed perfectly for it.

Colorful River in Tokyo Japan

I was walking to the Rainbow Bridge when I encountered this "Rainbow" of buildings. Definitely a lucky shot.

Man Walking in Tokyo Japan

Some about this environment seemed surreal.

Highway Bridges in Tokyo Japan

Highway Bridges in Tokyo Japan

The Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo Japan

This spot overlooking the Rainbow Bridge would definitely be one of my most visited spots if I lived in Tokyo.

The Tokyo Skytree with Cherry Blossoms

I was lucky enough to be in Japan when the Cherry Blossoms were in season.

Rain with the Tokyo Skytree

It didn't rain often while I was in Japan, but one of the few times it did, it was a sight for photos. This one was taken on my way to the best soba I've ever had.

Rain with the Tokyo Skytree

It didn't rain often while I was in Japan, but one of the few times it did, it was a sight for photos. This one was taken on my way to the best soba I've ever had.

Bridge on Mount Takao Hike

We took a different path outside of the popular paths on the Mount Takao hike and we encounter this bridge. Mount Takao is a tourist destination reported to attract the largest number of climbers in the world or 2.6 million people annually.

Building Front in Kyoto Japan

Sky Overlook Kyoto Japan

Walking the Streets of Kyoto Japan

I loved the contrast of this scene.