Japan

In late July and early August I was in Japan for work. I started in Tokyo, then caught the astoundingly efficient and smooth Shinkansen bullet train to Fukuoka (1000 km in 5 hours). In both places it was incredibly hot and humid — WBGT was above 34 degrees C in Fukuoka. Here are some photos from my short stay in Japan.

Tokyo’s never-ending city.

Tokyo.

At Sensō-ji temple.

At Sensō-ji temple.

Tokyo Beerzilla!

The Skytree tower over Tokyo.

Near the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.

Kokyo Gaien National Garden, Tokyo.

Fukuoka’s port.

Storm clouds gathering over hot and humid Fukuoka.

At Mt Aso volcano.

Mt Aso volcano.

Very windy at Mt Aso volcano.

Shin Aso-ohashi Bridge. An active fault runs under this bridge.