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Asakusa, Tokyo (Part 3)

From the front gate, the author walked passed the row of souvenir shops. And it was getting dark as well (already passed 6pm local time). In between the shops, you could find some decent Japanese restaurants tucked just behind the alley. In one corner, you would be able to gaze the Tokyo Skytree (at that time, it wasn't open for public, not until later May). Tokyo Skytree is the latest addition to Tokyo's high rise structures; twice as high as Tokyo Tower.

Towards the end of the complex, one would reach the temple. At this hour, many people were  still queueing up for prayer offering. As night approached, the temple complex was lightened up. It was very natural, not too much artificial lighting.





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