Posts Tagged 'Edo Tokyo'

Edo-Tokyo Open Air Museum

Tokyo through the eyes of a Samurai 24 July, 2010 by

Japan’s Edo-Tokyo Museum is split into two separate branches. The museum’s modern headquarters is located in north-east Sumida, while the Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum lies many miles away at the peaceful city of Koganei. In an attempt to preserve the city’s rich history, a number of buildings from the Meiji era and before have been picked up and placed to rest here, many of which were the former residences of famous figures.
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Sento

Get spirited away by this traditional steam bathhouse 12 July, 2010 by

Traditional bathhouses are referred to as Sento in Japan, probably one of the few cultures where communal bathing is still common. This post is for those who ever wondered what these public bathhouses looked like from the inside.
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Tokyo Spring 2010 Day 2 (SHO ver)

18 March, 2010 by

We woke up at 8 am today on what was our first morning in Tokyo. Fresh from last night’s sleep and bursting full of touristy enthusiasm, it was to be (what I feel) was one of our more fruitful days. This morning, we were to take a step back in time to feudal days at Edo Tokyo.
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