Tokyo experiences snowfall for not more than 3-4 times a winter season. A blanket of snow in the metropolis makes for pretty pictures, but grinds the traffic to a halt even with 5 cm of pileup. Unique 'snow make-up' (loosely translated from the Japanese word "yuki-keshou") offers rare views of the city. Asakusa, a popular tourist destination, is pictured in a rare snow pileup mode.
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Snowfall at Asakusa
Unusual 'snow make-up' of this popular tourist spot

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Muhammad Asyraf Ramadhan
11 years ago
It's so nice seeing Asakusa at winter. All covered with snow, especially the temple!
Turi Zsofia
11 years ago
Asakusa for me is like a wonderland. I had no chanche to see it in snow but thanks to you i can tell that it is wonderful in the winter season as well. It is one of the most inspiring place in Japan.
Kevin John Hutt
12 years ago
Really good photos, especially the first one.
It's rare and nice to see this area so quiet.
It's rare and nice to see this area so quiet.
Thanks @Khed @wouter for your comments.
Wouter Thielen
12 years ago
Great photos indeed! Very nice lighting!
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It's rare and nice to see this area so quiet.