A birthday well spent in Tokyo! I was far away from my home and travelling on my own, but it was a really happy and unforgettable day! Although it was the middle of September, the day was very sunny and hot. In the morning I went to Harajuku and headed to Meiji Jingu. I entered the shrine with traditional water purification ceremony that I’d learnt to do before. It gave the feeling of entering a special place, indeed. I left my wish there, of course. Meiji Jingu was surrounded by big forest-like Yoyogi Park with huge trees that gave good shadows. There were few groups of friends and families having picnics. I sat down right on grass and enjoyed the warm day watching orange butterflies. Closer to lunchtime I went to another place in Harajuku to watch the International Festival. There were street performances and food stalls from different countries. I tried some and they were delicious. After the festival, I went to Ikebukuro Sunshine City where I bought combined ticket to the Aquarium and Observatory on the 60th floor. I think it was my best birthday ever!
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One Happy Day in Tokyo
A birthday well spent in the city

By Elena Lisina
Community writer

Sunshine City of Ikebukuro

That happy day in Tokyo was my birthday!

Torii at the entrance to Meiji Jingu

Big trees in the surroundings

Intricate architecture

Water purification place

The fragments

Decorations of wood

Lantern and wooden details

Meiji Jingu is quite spacious

The canopy perimeter

The sacred tree of Meiji Jingu

Wedding procession

Dressy girl

Some more forest walk

Yoyogi park is good for picnics

International Festival in Harajuku

Trying International food

It was my first visit to aquarium, so I was excited!

Such fish is quite exotic for me

Beautiful sea star

Underwater life is amazing

As fish swim quickly, it's hard to catch clear photo

Looks dangerous!

Colored fountains

Grand view of Tokyo at night from the 60th floor Observatory

The lights of Ikebukuro

Tempura shrimp - my birthday dinner!
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Anonymous
8 years ago
nice photos!
Arigatou! :)
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