Tokyo (page 11/16)

The mikoshi enters

The mikoshi enters

Actually you can see that they have put it down on its rest.

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mikoshi poles

mikoshi poles

Showing the knot.

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Mikoshi

Mikoshi

A closer view of the mikoshi, but from behind.

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Guardian temple lion

Guardian temple lion

A stone japanese lion guards the temple.

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Guardian temple lion on the other side

Guardian temple lion on the other side

It looks a little mean.

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Other lion with pedastal

Other lion with pedastal

The lion sits on this plinth.

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Japanese stone lion with plinth

Japanese stone lion with plinth

The lion sits on this plinth. The inside of its mouth is painted red. It appears to e cross-eyed.

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Temple steps

Temple steps

Stone steps leading to a temple.

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Tailor Takahashi

Tailor Takahashi

It’s a common Japanese name, but at the time e had recently learned about the Takahashi Method of giving presentations.

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Japanese street 1

Japanese street 1

The old and the new again.

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Japanese street 2

Japanese street 2

A typical street scene in Tokyo.

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Mikoshi closeup 1

Mikoshi closeup 1

The beautiful and intricate carving on the mikoshi conceals a dragon.

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