We had the privilege of visiting Skytree only a couple of months after it opened, when the tickets would sell out weeks in advance. Though it’s probably not such a hot spot anymore, it is certainly an instant icon, built in a neighborhood where the tallest of buildings reaches only its knees. However, at its completion it was only the second tallest building in the world, which must mean plans are already in the works for a taller building somewhere else in Tokyo.
Only seconds after I took this photograph, the building transformed in a giant robot and fought off an attack by a huge, fire-breathing moth creature. True story.
Took a short road trip with my dad to Los Angeles and we decided to check out the highly recommended Getty Center. We only had an hour or two which is definitely not enough time to take this place in properly, but if you’re visiting LA, plan to spend some time at this gorgeous place.
The Hotel Okura is a world-renowned hotel in downtown Tokyo near Roppongi. Built in 1962, it has a classic modern style while retaining the elegance of Japanese design. Note the number of the chairs and lights is five, an auspicious number in Buddhism.
