I wash I could show pictures of houses cuddled under a thick blanket of snow but the truth is that Tokyo seldom if ever gets a layer thick enough to hold overnight. Which is probably just as well because this megalopolis is not designed to handle snow.
Though snow-lovers might miss the beauty of the white tufts in the streets and on the rooftops, there are many other things to enjoy. The camellia blossoms are showing their flirtatious blossoms all around the city and the cyclamen at the house entrances and in the windows of the shops are another treat for the eyes. The northern winds have spared us so far this winter and walking in the sunshine under the high skies is a treat which I could not enjoy in my home country. As much as I miss home, I love Tokyo in winter.
Winter Tokyo, in day light, offers a pallet of colors and the back streets in particular boost that special atmosphere which makes people love walking in the quite, away from the crowds.
…and the expectation of sping and the glorious time of cherry blossoms is already everywhere – below is some pretty decoration of a backstreet shop window.
I wish you a warm and sunny day!
Maya
Thank you for sharing the quieter side of Tokyo, Maya. Your shots are lovely.
I’ve been to Japan only once, a really long time ago, as part of a cultural exchange program with Sophia University. It was a fun and unforgettable experience and it gave me a deep appreciation of Japan. Your post just reminded me of my wish to go back again and I should work on making it happen. 🙂
It would be great! I would love to tour Tokyo with a friend, all the more that we could talk about soap while enjoying the atmosphere of this city!
I believe that Tokyo has changed a lot since you visited it so seeing it years later might be a kind of a new experience.
If you do come to Japan, please let me know!
Maya
I would love to see “your”Japan, Maya. 🙂 And it would be so much fun to talk about soap! I do hope I can visit soon. When that happens, may I write you to help me plan an itinerary? 🙂
Lovely pictures! I hope to visit Tokyo someday – it looks like a beautiful city.
Thank you. If you visit Tokyo, please let me know. I would love to take you aound!
Maya
Thanks Maya! You are so kind. Hope I can make it over there someday- I have a lot of relatives in southeast asia- all of whom I have never met. Japan is close by and would be a awesome place to visit!
Thank you so much for this Tokyo tour Maya, I really enjoyed!
Thank you for joining, Gordana! While Tokyo has so many famous places to offer to tourists, the backstreets are also a good way to feel the atmosphere of everyday life in this big city. I hope to have an opportunity to welcome you here some day.
Maya
Please do Silvia! It will be fun, I hope it happens sooner than later.
Maya
I am looking forward to it Silvia!