I had a few extra days off last week so here is a few more pictures. First up the Tropical glass and before that (but after the other pics) the Tokyo Edo Period museum. Incidentally today marks the anniversary of my first real day in Japan! 

Tropical pool. 

Dome view from inside. 

Waterfall 

Strange (alien?) banana plant. 

Village model from street level. 

Inside the Japanese Edo period museum which featured many interesting models including this mini replica of the old Russian area in Tokyo. 

A mock up of an old Kabuki (Japanese theatre) performer. 

An old Edo period village is terrorized by an enormous scary woman! Or one of the impressive miniature models in the museum. 

Close up on the miniature village 

Walkabout1 

Walkabout2 

Sunset pagoda 

I first visited these two Buddha statues just after new year. Here is my return vising in somewhat sunnier times! 

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Sunset Buddha 

Boy fishing in Shakuji Koen park. 

Back in the park. 

A statue you might recognise from previous postings. I still have no idea what it is supposed to represent. 

"Vote for me or I will box your ears!". This startling campaign poster did not help this angry man to win the recent elections last Sunday (11/9) which saw the current prime-minister Koizumi continue his term. 

Shadow Station 

Dobby Of The Opera I 

Dobby of the opera II 

Tower of reflection. 

Baseball - Japans favourite sport (although football is now probably on par). I watched this game with the champions the Seibu Lions.