Ochanomizu/Akihabara area

The above picture is of a famous temple whose name I don't have, but is associated with the famous Kanda matsuri. My visit here clued me into the festival that would take place in May. It was quite magnificent with many fine Buddhist statues and smaller shrines.





I really liked this moving shi shi omikuji gizmo and was thoroughly entertained for several mintues by its performance.

Leaving the temple gates and entering the bustle of urbanmania, I came across Akihabara several blocks away. This is the electronics area of Tokyo and there were many foreign tourists shopping for their expensive Japanese souvenirs. I really liked the video stores that were packed with godzilla creatures.

Heading to ochanimoizu subway station, I pass the taiko mecca that is Oedo Sukeroku Taiko headquarters. I said I would be back.




ps. In the same vicinty is the university area. This one might be Meiji University. I really liked the humongous doors.