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| Senso-ji, Buddhist temple,7th century Prominent feature of Asakusa, Tokyo; dedicated to Kannon, goddess of mercy |
| Enhancing our confusion, we had booked Tokyo hotels in the central Asakusa sector (a-SA-k'-sa) for our first few days, and in the Akasaka district (a-KA-sa-ka) of trendy Minato City for the last few days of our month's visit. A portable wi-fi hotspot was a must. With its aid we usually got ourselves lost no more than once a day. |
It is highly touted to visit Japan during April for sakura, blooming of the cherry trees. This transient, somewhat-unpredictable visual treat for tourists and locals progresses at various times in various locales dependent on elevation, sun-exposure, and recent and longer term temperatures. Touring Japan during this time results in an enviable peak experience (and did we luck out!)
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| a tourist delighted with the vista in Ueno Park, as the weather grows less wintry, and the trees respond |
Ueno Park is where many of Tokyo's museums are located, including the National Science Museum and the Tokyo National Museum. Here's some takes at the National Museum of Western Art.
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| Pablo Picasso, 1881-1973, "Bust of a Woman", 1942 |
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| Pablo Picasso, 1942 "Seated Woman with a Little Round Hat" |
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| Paul Signac, "The Port of St-Tropez",1902 |
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| Auguste Rodin, "The Kiss", 1882 |
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| an electric toilet-bidet as found in most Japanese hotel rooms and public facilities. Enough said! |
TODAY'S HAIKU POEM
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| Rodin Museum, Paris |
"The Kiss" by Rodin
locks Paolo and Francesca
in their first embrace.
Giorgio Coniglio
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