The Tokyo city centre is like this:
Of course, far from the centre the atmosphere is quite different: here are some pictures of my neighbourhood.
Ever wondered where Pac-Man was coded? I live there (more or less). Once you arrive at the station, you can see a big panel on the platform that advertises the pride of the neighbourhood, Namco.
I went (in pilgrimage) to one of their buildings:
It has been deeply moving.
The other interesting thing on the platform is the list of
"wanted" people.
It is a quiet neighbourhood. Two-storey houses, old women brushing the streets, the melody of schools bells at five o'clock. This is the view from my roof:
On clear days I can see the Fuji-san:
If you are young enough for a childhood based on anime and manga, you've already been here.
Gardens have lot of surprises. A bonsai garden:
A garden decorated for Christmas (you know the blue guy, don't you?).
This is your typical neighbourhood temple. At night:
and during the day:
These shops provide the basis of my alimentation:
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