[[ March 25 Japan - Tokyo

Tokyo is amongst the world's greatest cities. 13 1/2 million people make it one of Asia's largest and the following views give some idea of the size. Went on a day tour which started with the Tokyo Tower

Next stop, the Meiji Shrine, 明治神宮 Meiji Jingū Shibuya Tokyo. Built originally as a Shinto shrine for Emperor Meiji, emperor of Japan from 1867 to 1912, during whose reign Japan was dramatically transformed from a feudal country into one of the great powers of the modern world. Built in a forest of 120,00 donated trees it was constructed by labour and money with Japanese from all over the country.

Wedding or rehearsal

Next, The Imperial Palace and East Garden. 

Our guide (the one with the black triangle flag)

*** One interesting note of many. Japan, the home of many great automotive manufacturers has a major parking crunch in Tokyo. You must first obtain a parking space BEFORE you purchase a vehicle. Parking spaces will cost you 32,000 yen (C$375) per month!