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Stopped by Sensoji Temple in Asakusa the other evening.

Tokyo Skytree over the weekend, just a day before power shortages would present the possibility of controlled blackouts in Tokyo and 15 other prefectures from central to northeastern Japan.

Took the window of fine weather yesterday, between last week’s snow and the snow that is reported to be on its way tonight or tomorrow, to get out on the mamachari and get some fresh air.

These photos were taken along the the Kyu-Edo River which flows in the border zone between Tokyo and Chiba. There are some nice cycling and walking paths running alongside the river from where you can see yukatabune dining boats bobbing on the water awaiting their evening trade.

Follow the flow of the calm river waters toward Tokyo Bay, takes you past the Disney theme parks before ending your ride at the huge Kasai Rinkai Koen park.

On this occasion though, we took the riverside path in the opposite direction from where we could see Tokyo Skytree on our left as we heading into the yawning suburbs of Tokyo and Chiba.