Tokyo View from the Driver's Cabin of a Train

From Tokyo Station to Hamamatsucho Station, the Keihin-Tohoku Line.

Tokyo View from the Driver's Cabin of a Train [iPhone 4S/HD]
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 26th, 2012

Manneken Pis at Hamamatsucho Station, Tokyo

There is a statue of Manneken Pis at the platform of Hamamatsucho Station, Tokyo. The first ceramic statue was donated in 1952 in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of Japan's first railway opening. Three years later, when the platform was renovated, the bronze statue you can now see was donated by the same person.

The statue was initially naked, but nowadays you can see it dressed up in different costumes every month. It is said that a girl put a woolen hat on its head on a cold winter day, and that this was the origin of the custom to dress up the statue of a boy.

Manneken Pis at Hamamatsucho Station, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 26th, 2012

Fireworks and the Tokyo Sky Tree at Sumida River Fireworks Festival

Sumida River Fireworks Festival, one of the 'Three Great Fireworks Festivals of Tokyo', is the oldest fireworks show in recorded history of Japan, which has been held since 1733. It was a small show with around 20 fireworks when it started, but nowadays over 20,000 fireworks are set off in the show and almost one million people enjoy the spectacle every year.

From this year, since the completion of the Tokyo Sky Tree, you can take in the gorgeous view of fireworks being set off beside the world's tallest TV tower in this show.

Fireworks and the Tokyo Sky Tree at Sumida River Fireworks Festival [iPhone 4S/HD]
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 28th, 2012

Walking Across the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo

The Rainbow Bridge is a suspension bridge which connects central Tokyo and Odaiba, a massive artificial island floating in the Tokyo Bay. It has two decks and carries three transportation lines: Metropolitan Expressway on the upper deck, and Tokyo Prefectural Road and Yurikamome, a fully automatic transit system, on the lower deck.

You can also cross the bridge on foot. This option is highly recommended for people who love strong winds and traffic noise. Even if you are not so crazy about them, you would be impressed by the panoramic view of the Tokyo Bay from the bridge. Note that I almost froze to death once when I crossed the bridge on a blowy frigid day in deep winter.

Walking Across the Rainbow Bridge, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 26th, 2012

Gundam Illumination Show at Odaiba, Tokyo

There are many hot spots in Odaiba, a massive artificial island floating in the Tokyo Bay. This 'full-length' Gundam is one of them. You can see it in front of Diver City Tokyo Plaza, a commercial complex which opened this spring.

The 18 meters tall Mobile Suit is lit up by the illumination shows that take place a few times a night. Looking up at the Gundam in the lights and the night sky above it, people may dream about a future in which numerous people live in space colonies.

Gundam Illumination Show at Odaiba, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 26th, 2012

Kochikame Statues at Kameari, Tokyo

Kochikame(*) is a long-running popular comedy manga and anime in Japan. The manga has been serialized since 1976 with over 1700 chapters. It is the longest-running manga series in history.

The story is set in Kameari, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. Around Kameari Station, you can find several bronze statues of Kankichi Ryotsu, or Ryo-san, the main character of the story, and a few other supporting characters.

*The formal title of Kochikame is 'Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen Mae Hashutsujo' which literally means 'This is the police box in front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward', but it is usually called by the shortened name.

Kochikame Statues at Kameari, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 24th, 2012

Katsushika Fireworks Festival 2012 at Shibamata, Tokyo

In Japan, fireworks are a feature of summer. Hundreds of fireworks shows take place all over Japan during summer and millions of people go see them.

Katsushika Fireworks Festival, held at Shibamata, Katsushika, marked the beginning of the shows of this summer in Tokyo. Over 10,000 colorful fireworks lit up the summer night sky and over a half million people enjoyed the spectacle.

The fireworks season has just begun. Numerous shows are following this. Folks living in Japan, don't miss them!

Katsushika Fireworks Festival 2012 at Shibamata, Tokyo [iPhone 4S/HD]
- Shot in 1080p full HD with an iPhone 4S on Jul. 24th, 2012