The Imperial Gardens Sunday morning was heaving it down, but in keeping with the incomprehensible and unpredictable Japanese weather, the afternoon became inexplicably clear and warm. As not to waste the day, I decided on a whim to visit the Imperial Palace at the heart of Tokyo (the Japanese equivalent of Buckingham palace), and residence of Emperor Akihito:
Tatsumi Turret
Nijubashi Bridge and the Palace
I admired the contrast of modern and traditional in this area of the metropolis.
(Left) The southern-eastern skyline including Tokyo Tower.
The Imperial gardens are enclosed by a 5km loop (about 1.5 of which I walked before giving up to do some shopping in Shinjuku), which is a popular jogging route, particularly for businessmen and women at night to let off steam after a hard day's graft. The route takes joggers past religious, cultural (the theature district), business and political landmarks.
I noticed the joggers all ran anti-clockwise. See "Why do we run counterclockwise?" for an interesting article on the topic.
Another noteworthy thing of the day was that I had two Subways. I had been craving them for some time! Wasabi and soy sauce really make for a memorable sandwich ^^
I noticed the joggers all ran anti-clockwise. See "Why do we run counterclockwise?" for an interesting article on the topic.
Another noteworthy thing of the day was that I had two Subways. I had been craving them for some time! Wasabi and soy sauce really make for a memorable sandwich ^^
Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus
-"Gnewch y pethau bychain."
-"Gnewch y pethau bychain."
Today is St Davids Day, so as I forgot Pancake Day recently, I thought I would cook a stir fry with leek to make up for it.
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