Temple Japan

Week 13!

 

The Torii at the Meiji-Shrine in Shibuya.
The Meiji Shrine. This Shrine is dedicated to the idolized spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shōken.
A sacred Camphor tree with a wishing wall around it. People write their prayers and wishes on small wooden blocks, and then hang them on the wall.
A close up of the prayers and wishes.
Another view of the Meiji Shrine, with the Yoyogi Building in the far background.
Found some gelato at one of the large department stores here in Tokyo! Tiramisu, milk, and rum raisin flavors.
Ginza shopping district- one of the more upscale and modern neighborhoods of Tokyo.
The Christmas Village at Tokyo Sky Tree!
(Japanese) German currywurst
The row of wooden stalls selling German foods and drinks at the Sky Tree market.

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