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Time for a visit to 明治神宮 (Meiji Jingū) as is my New Year tradition... return the arrow from last year, take some photos, and get a new arrow for 2020. I took the same photos again... first sunrise of the year (6:59 AM), Meiji Shrine, and the morning after...  

Have a great year ahead, Casey.

Up at 5:00 AM and out the door before 6:00 after a big bowl of oatmeal ;-) Have a great 2020... Casey

...what is the arrow? Or, the significance? Thanks for sharing the photos of the start of 2020 in your world!

literally, "breaking - evil spirit - arrow" a decorative arrow sold at shrines at New Year's to ward off misfortune and to attract good luck. Casey

but the results were quite enjoyable... Have a good one... Casey

I’ve walked those same steps a few times, at day break and other times at night (just more civilized!). Always interesting purely for the cultural experience. This last week I’ve had a urge to locate おせさ料理 but to no avail. Only a handful of Japanese resta... 

My buddy always does the noodles on 01-01... actually I prefer a good nabe dish, but tonight (01-01) I am thinking to have sushi and sake... can't go wrong with sushi & sake ;-)

The same to you and yours... Casey

You always bring back nice memories of pleasant rituals and the uniqueness of Japan. Wishing you a Happy and Healthy 2020!

I certainly have fun behind the lens... visiting well known locations or someplace new. Tradition in the context of 2020 but rooted in hundreds of years. Over a coffee I was talking to some of my Japanese friends about how it was 10-20-30 years ago... I e... 

and keep on surprising us with your great Tokio pictures. GEO

January is my travel month... heading for Hokkaido for a couple of weeks... I do expect it to be cold and snowy ; ) Casey

directly across from the statue of Hachiko... The area is well known for it's "event nights"... Halloween, New Year's Eve, or after big sporting wins... it can be a bit 'active' after dark... Casey

I was using the Canon 5D Mark II with the EF 35mm f/1.4L... recent days I am appreciating the results from that kit. Casey

May the arrow make your new year a wonderful one full of joy and happiness! Never been to Tokyo on New Year’s Eve - but when there, I am always thankful to the Jetlag effect that allows me to wander around in Shibuya in times when it’s (relatively) calm. ... 

I worked for a German software company and spent many enjoyable weeks in Germany, but never over the holidays. It remains one of my favorite destinations. I have a PAM GMT, but don't travel as much as I use to... With the mobile phone and ever present lap... 

Here's a photograph of a large poster from Meji Shrine... it shows the area from 100 years ago Hard to believe it's the same area we visited last weekend. Casey ________________________________ Photo Credit: photograph of a print as seen at Meiji Shrine ...  

...is always a nice place to visit, especially when it's crowded...so many people/families having a good time together. My favorite time is shichi-go-san : )

七五三 (Shichi-Go-San / 7-5-3) is the Japanese traditional rite of passage and festival day for three- and seven-year-old girls and five-year-old boys, held annually on November 15 to celebrate the growth and well-being of young children. Lovely to see all t... 

And the way people celebrate New Year's day. A happy and healthy 2020 to you! Best fernando

A Happy & Healthy 2020 sounds like a good plan... Take care, Casey