Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Japan Trip Photos - Part 2 (ASAKUSA, TOKYO)

Some photos that i took at Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan

The Gate to Asakusa, a giant lantern and a prominent landmark
Woodwork underneath the Lantern
Nuts, good to go with beers

Delicious snacks




Deep fried rice cookies

Vendor making rice cookies

Chef making some desserts with red bean as filling

Japanese Masks

Wind Chimes - I bought one for my mom.

Kids playing

Another chef making dessert

Little lanterns as souvenirs

Key chains







Entrance / Gate to Asakusa temple


Lighting up an joss stick


We have to clean our hands before entering any temple

Street at Asakusa


Japanese ladies in traditional clothes




Japanese youths