General Nogi’s Residence

General Nogi was a general during the Meiji Era of Japan who on the funeral of Emperor Meiji committed suicide together with his wife. I guess this a way of loyalty to the Emperor that they will follow him even to death.  The house and the stable remained frozen in time,

A shrine was also erected in honor of the couple. It just beside the house.

The nearest station would be Nogizaka on Chiyoda Line. Alternatively, you can take Ginza/Oedo/Hanzomon Line and get off AoyamaIcchome or Toei Oedo; Roppongi Station.

Random Sakura

Due to my relocation, I was not able to attend any Hanami event with friends, but I was able to get some random Sakura Pictures

Edo-Tokyo Museum , Ryogoku

Nakujusendo Itabashi Ward

Hasunuma, Itabashi Tokyo

Heirin-ji Niza, Saitama

Niza, Saitama

Kamakura

Rented a bicycle and cycled all around the area , it was great

got lost though but it was still fun.

a cave in Jufukuji Temple

buddha

the hand of an enlightened

the face of an enlightened

hachimangu shrine

the shrine

Gold and Snow

Kinkakuji ( Golden Pavillion ) -> Kyoto

Peace be with you …

The biggest Buddha in Japan. Housed in Todaiji (東大寺） in Nara.