Streets
Bisho Kurosawa, Nakagin Capsule Tower
2017
One of my favourite buildings, yet still largely unknown to the average Tokyo dweller. Perhaps they are just so used to the weird and wonderful, that it just gets overlooked to a degree - and yet it is still a classic, hugely iconic to anyone who appreciates architecture. You can even rent an apartment out with AirBnB.
Tradition with Modernity
2017
Jingumae
2017
Meiji Jingu
2017
Sky Tree Views (Not from the top)
2017
ARCHI-DEPOT Museum
2017
A museum of sorts dedicated to the preservation of architectural models, it is surely one of the must see attraction for the architect visitor to Tokyo. Unflashy, but appealing to raw curiosity of some of Tokyo's most prized buildings, the museum gives insight to the thoughts, construction and/or process involved in their creation - an ingenious idea from the founders of the museum, free up office space, preserve fragile models and put them show.
Shorodo Shine
2017
Kagami Biraki : Martial Arts Training Opening Ceremony
2017
In the New Year, a traditional rice cake cutting ceremony known as kagami-biraki is conducted.
Kagami-biraki is a festival which literally means "unveiling of a round-shaped mirror," the ceremony was widely practiced by the samurai in the 15th century, and is followed by demonstrations of 9 types of of martial arts: Kyudo, Aikido, Shorinji-kempo, Naginata, Sumo, Kendo,Judo, Jukendo and Karate.
Japanese Wood
2017
Ema Prayer Block
2017
Concrete
2017
Apart from the corrugated roof poking out from the top, this was a serendipitous find for classical concrete modernism. There is no information online about the building, but it looked like it's being used as a residential building, and I wonder as to the detailing of the interior - Japan needs an open house week, so all the curious architects of the world can can put their minds at ease.
Roadside Shrines
2017
Yoshio Taniguchi, The Gallery of Horyuji Treasures
2017
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I haven't quiet captured the elegance of this building, but it is a lovely example of Modernist Architecture - clean, simple lines. Further because Japan is such a clean country any way, the building sits in its original perfection. Defiantly check it out out on google, or in person.
New Year's Celebration: Taiko - Japanese Drum Performance (Tokyo National Museum)
2017
Shinobazu Pond : Ueno Park
2017
Ueno is a sort of theme park for museums with eight, two music venues and a zoo on site. Furthermore there are an additional seven museums in the surrounding area, along with countless shrines and temples - and of course Shinobazu Pond.
Emperor Akihito's Birthday
2017
Happy Birthday and welcome to the New Year!