There are similarities between many of Tokyo’s districts yet each have their own distinct character; vast as some are they are best explored on foot. Below are some photographs taken over two long days either walking round some of Tokyo’s districts or in transit between them.
1. Early morning in Asakusa
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- Early morning in Asakusa
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- Early morning walk through Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
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- Sensoji Temple in Asakusa
2. Crossroads
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- Shinjuku early morning
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- Shinjuku before the rush
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- Asakusa later afternoon
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- Ueno
3. Vantage Points
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- The view across Tokyo
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- Gazing out over Tokyo from Shinjuku
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- Looking out over Shinjuku
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- Shinjuku business District
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- Office block: Shinjuku
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- Shinjuku
4. View from the street
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- Happy in Harajuku
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- Shopping in Harajuku
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- Crowds in Harajuku
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- Station throughfare
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- Smokers in Ueno
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- Ueno street market
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- Crossing the line in Shimokitaza
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- Shimokitaza
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- Tram line in Minowa
5. In between
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- Crowded train
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- Keeping watch over the sleeping
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- Almost pornographic advertising
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- Empty platform
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- Coming up for air
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- Platform shop
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- Waiting for the bullet