You know it’s summer in Japan when there are fireworks almost every weekend. Last week it was the Adachi Fireworks, and this week, it’s the Sumida Fireworks. The good thing about Sumida is the fireworks are very close to the Tokyo Sky Tree. Here are some pics.
Tag: Sumida River
Sumida Fireworks from Minami-Senju
Not known to many people but Minami-Senju also has great views of the Sumida Fireworks. People flock to the riverside to reserve spots from early in the morning. There are also several high-rise residential buildings that offer a clear view of the fireworks, with the Tokyo Sky Tree by its side. For this year, we…
Jet Skiing at Sumida River
One sunny Tuesday morning, I was walking along the riverbanks of Shioiri Park (汐入公園) and I chanced upon this jet skier enjoying the beautiful morning at Sumida River. It’s amazing how people can enjoy jet skiing right in the middle of the city, right on its main river. I wonder if there are companies that…
Sumida Fireworks from Minamisenju
On Saturday, Tokyo Shitamachi celebrated it’s biggest event of the year — the Sumida Fireworks 2011. Minamisenju, through the Shioiri park riverbank, offers an amazing view of the fireworks and thus, hundreds of visitors, dressed in their summer yukatas, come to see the spectacle every year. I went over to buy some food at Lala…
Jogging in Minamisenju
I’ve recently started jogging and hopefully this time I succeed in making it part of my daily routine. I’ve tried many times before but this time, I believe I will succeed. I’ve been jogging regularly for about a month now. I started using a treadmill for about two weeks and now, I’ve starting jogging outside…
My Favorite Shot from 2007
This is my favorite shot from 2007. In Flickr, it now has around 500 views, and around 20 people who count it as a favorite. May not be a big deal for seasoned photographers out there but for me, it’s a very big deal. What about you? What is your favorite shot from 2007?
Shinkawa Blue Skies
On this bright sunny Saturday morning, I visited all nine (!) bridges connecting Shinkawa to the rest of Tokyo. It’s a good excuse for an exercise and is also a good way of exploring the neighborhood. I see Shinkawa as a small “island” surrounded by bridges and rivers including the huge Sumida River to the…
Enrico in Tokyo 