TUJ Imperial Palace Tour

by Temple U AbroadApril 6, 2016

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TUJ is off to a special tour to the Imperial Palace organized by TUJ Student Activities.

Lauren with the iconic Fuji-mi Yagura 富士見櫓 (Mt Fuji View Watchtower)

temple flag held — Temple flag held in front of the Fujimi-yagura

Of course I had to get one. Photo Credit: Lauren Hummel

TUJ students follow the Temple flag during the special Imperial Palace Tour

One of Japans brilliant strategies during the war was the steep wall protecting the watchtower, castles, and royal buildings.

Simon Ishibashi bridge overlooking the city

Old with the new

12496509_1004940176257021_8134001340257330655_o — TUJ students in front of the National Diet Building. Thanks to the passerby who offered to take a photo of our group.

The great thing about Japan is that these “slow-soft” experiences of visiting traditional Japan simultaneously happens with the rushed, overly dense city.

Harajuku

Svetlana making her way to Takeshita Street

Takeshita Street in the morning

Takeshita Street same day during the night. Looks like nothing changed but the sky.

Hope you enjoyed the juxtaposition of s l o w and fast experience that define Japan.

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