Showing posts with label ASAKUSA. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ASAKUSA. Show all posts

7/15/2010

Photos at Asakusa

Shopping street.

The shop has interesting souvenirs.

Do you like Japanese crackers?

Namu Amida Buddha...

Namu Amida Buddha. Namu Amida Buddha...

Namu Amida Buddha. Namu Amida Buddha. Namu Amida Buddha...

7/08/2010

Something Golden

There are a lot of architectures in Asakusa. Today, I introduce a very unique thing to you. Something Golden... What do you think about it?

The owner said "It's a Golden Fire!". Is this a fire? I don't think so. HAHA.  :-)

As an aside, Tokyo Sky Tree on left side in this photo is now under construction. It will be completed in 2012.

7/07/2010

ASAKUSA in TOKYO (2)

This is the second time about Asakusa. Main of Tourism in Asakusa is Senso-Ji (浅草寺). There are a lot of historic architectures and Buddhist statues. Senso-Ji was established in 628. If that helps, the main temple is now under construction for exterior work.

This great and glorious architecture is Hozo-Mon (宝蔵門). This is the second gate to the main temple.

This is japanese sandals. It is 4.5 meters (length) and 1.5 meters (width) and 500 kg (weight). The guardian gods of the temple use them. Soooooo BIG!!

This is Jokoro (常香炉). It is believed that the smoke of Jokoro can cure illness and ache in the bodies. Where on your body will you put the smoke? Stomach, heart, or legs? The young women in the photo is putting the smoke on her brain!!  :)

A ceremony is now being held in the main temple. Please be quiet... Namu Amida Buddha...

to be continued later...

7/06/2010

ASAKUSA in TOKYO

Asakusa in Tokyo is very popular place among the tourists. You can see historic architectures. You can also enjoy shopping at the mall. Enjoy ASAKUSA!

This is a gate of the Senso-Ji. It is famous as the Kaminari-Mon (雷門). Formal name is the Fu-Rai-Jin-Mon (風雷神門).

This is the Nakamise. A crazy amount of trinkets, foods and souvenirs are sold at the shopping mall. A street leading up to the main temple.

They are the Japanese sandals. So cute!!

Do you know who makes traditional sweets? That's MACHINE!

This is a beautiful woman who is in a traditional japanese dress. Do you like it?

to be continued later....