My last update on my business trip around the word came from Shanghai. After spending one night and an intense business day in the Chinese megacity I took a China Southern A320 to Seoul, where I got into my hotel in Pangyo at 9pm in the evening. Dead tired I went to bed immediately, got up at 4am, did emails and calls and went to the office. There was just no opportunity for any photography at all. But I was absolutely blown away by the friendliness of our Korean colleagues, they went out of their way to make me feel welcome. So my memories of Korea will be that of super friendly people and great food I got when they took me to lunch. Then it was off to the airport again, this time a Korean Air Boeing 777-300 took me in 1h 50min to Tokyo’s Haneda airport, then I took a taxi to my hotel near Shinagawa Station. After a productive day in the office and finishing all the meetings on Friday afternoon I took the subway to Asakusa , the center of Tokyo’s shitamachi district, an old town part where the atmosphere of the Tokyo of past decades has survived. Besides the narrow alleys the main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. To see some random photos of the Asakusa area and the local street life continue after the jump….
So this was the first outing of the “Streets of Nuremberg” on the Streets of Tokyo. I hope you enjoyed this random collection of photos from Asakusa. I will explore more of Japan’s megacity tomorrow.
I wish everyone a great weekend!
Marcus
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Thanks for commenting, will surely check our your blog! Marcus
Your photos are so beautiful, you have a talent for capturing sweet every day moments!
Thank you so much for your kind words, they mean a lot! Marcus
Amazing photos! I about flipped when she saw the person with the owl too!
I always love my virtual tour with you my friend
Thank, glad to have you along for the trip, my friend!
Truly greats pics!
Thank you so much, Peter, highly appreciated! Marcus
Beautiful collection!
Thanks 🙂 !
What a wonderful trip you are on Marcus!! Enjoy! Love the images!
Thanks, Janet, as always much appreciated! Marcus
Beautiful captures of one of my favourite places in the world. Thanks for taking me back! 🙂
Thanks so much 🙂 ! New Tokyo post is up 😉 !Marcus
As always, an enjoyable series. It’s nice to see you perspective on the world around you.
Thank you, Tim!
Marcus, you’re welcome. Hope you’re getting camera time without sacrificing too much sleep.
I did, Tim, thanks! Slept on the plane on the way back 😉 !
I hope your job allows you to fly business class. I find sleeping on a plane is very challenging when fly coach.
Business it is 😉
That’s good.
Nice Marcus… love the narrow street shot with the spider’s web of cables. Always a shot that fascinates me due to the impossible complexity one couldn’t arrive at if wanted.
Just back from a trip to Sicily and there were many street shots I took with this in mind… more than cables, the balcony supports, iron tracery of the balusters. washing and fabric sunshades flapping across the street were quite memorable, amongst every other thing you could imagine and not on or hung from the balconies!
Thank you for your kind words! I love Sicily, having been there twice. And yes, those cables are fascinating! Marcus
I like the diversity in the shots – old, new, busy, quiet, etc. Interesting to look at (and admire!) and wish I was in Tokyo too!
Thank you so much for commenting, Mary, highly appreciated! Marcus
Up at 4am to do emails, no wonder I never catch up on emails!! Enjoyed the collection very much 🙂
Thanks so much, Liza 🙂 ! Well, if you can’t sleep du etc jet lag, that’s what you do at 4am 😉
Ha Ha, I see, not a regular practice!
Amazing photos Marcus! Hope you have a great weekend. Hope to visit Tokyo one day!!
Thanks, Marion, had a great Saturday exploring Tokyo. Visit if you have the opportunity, this city is awesome! Tomorrow is travel day back to Nuremberg! Have a nice weekend! Marcus
Another fantastic set of photos – I can feel the athmosphere and am very jealous… Our cruise would have gone there, too, and we`re still hoping to go another time and see all those places…
There will be a day when you get here, I keep my fingers crossed for you! These Asian cities are so much worth visiting! Have a good Sunday! Marcus
Stunning photos, I really enjoyed them.
Thank you, Lynn, as always your kind words are so much appreciated! Marcus
Great shots, Marcus…busy, busy, busy!
Thanks, Sue 🙂 !! Marcus
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Beautiful Marcus, I think you should just keep travelling around the world showing us your beautiful photos. The photos show a very human side to a large city…..love them. Safe travels, Lynne 🙂
Thanks, Lynne. I would love to keep traveling and show you the world, but I think that wouldn’t pay the bills 😉 ! But it was an exceptional and memorable trip and I’m glad I got to do this 🙂 ! Marcus
Lol, so true, the bill have to be paid 🙂 But you have had a wonderful experience and thank you for sharing it with us all 🙂
Gorgeous captures.
Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and comment! Marcus
I love the colours in your pictures.
Thanks, Arv! Your comments always mean so much 🙂 !
I always enjoy looking at your clicks! …and also your suggestions on photography! 🙂
I enjoyed this collection immensely!
Thank you so much for your kind comment! Marcus
Gosh i love the beauty of realism within the scenes you shoot – love following your blog. A source of constant inspiration.
Thanks, Simmon, this feedback means so much! Thanks for following! Marcus
I am immensely enjoying this 12 day tour around the world! I love seeing all the different cultures and scenery. Amazing shots Marcus!
Thanks, Amy, as always your kind words mean so much! Hope you’re enjoying a great weekend! Marcus
Great pictures. I especially like the koi.
Thanks, Kois are all over Tokyo in the ponds and water filled moats around the imperial castle. And they are huge!
I wouldn’t say I enjoyed these shots, Marcus — I LOVED THEM. I really did! Your post is a wonderful microcosm of all things Tokyo, from the traditional garb at the temple to the pet owl and the blue-green hair. Thank you for letting us tag along.
Thanks, Heide, your comment is so wonderful! Marcus
I love your street shots Marcus. The contrast between the old and new and traditional and contemporary in Tokyo is amazing, isn’t it ? The prize for one category, not sure what to call it, maybe – CHE?! Is the one with the owl. I saw a young woman in Buenos Aires taking a small iguana for a walk on a leash once. I like the shopkeeper watching the sumo shot a lot too. Keep them coming, Marcus. Louise
Thanks for your long comment, Louise, it means so much! Marcus
Amazing shots, Marcus! 🙂
Thanks, Dina, just packing my bag to head out again 🙂
Safe travels!