Muza-chan's Gate to Japan

A glimpse of old Japan, Tsukishima streets

Sat, April 21, 2012, by Muza-chan
Visiting Japan, you will be fascinated by many attractions, but you will certainly want to experience even a glimpse of the old Japan... And fortunately, there are quite a few places where you can do that... and not only on the traditional streets from Kyoto, but also in a few neighborhoods from Tokyo... where if I have to pick one, I would recommend Tsukishima, the artificial island from Chūō...

A truly blessed area, that escaped undamaged by the two great disasters that hit Tokyo during the 20th century (the Great Kanto Earthquake and the WWII bombings), Tsukishima is like a magical place, almost hidden between skyscrapers: narrow streets, old houses decorated with flower pots, appetizing restaurants and really old shops... and sometimes you get the feeling that even the residents come from a different epoch...

Tsukishima street, Tokyo
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Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 52mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/320s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200


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