Japan (Part 3)

Settling into the workflow with more exploration...
This third part will continue the exploration of Tokyo by visiting some well-known tourist locations such as Asakusa and Akihabara, finishing off with several photographs taken from the observation deck of the Tokyo World Trade Center. Here I have tried to incorporate a greater variety of street and traditional landscape photography as I settle more into a "tourist photographer" workflow.
For gear used, please refer to the introduction of the first part. 
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Asakusa (浅草)

Taking the Ginza line to Asakusa. The Ginza line is the oldest subway line in Tokyo, running very close to the surface. It is mostly underground and runs from Shibuya to Asakusa. Shibuya is the only part of the line where the train comes above ground.
(Lens: Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7)

White shirts (Lens: Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7)

Mind the gap when you alight and board the train (Lens: Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7)

Getting closer to the Tokyo Skytree..... but it won't be for a few days until we are right underneath it. (Lens: Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7)

Tourist shopping strip towards Senso-Ji temple... looks pretty empty to me (Lens: Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7)

Making his way through the crowd (Lens: Panasonic Lumix 25mm F1.7)

Five-storied pagoda

An island of tradition in the middle of a modern city

A less crowded shopping mall right next to the Senso-Ji temple. Not many tourists come to this part making it a good place to catch a breather from the insane crowds.

The amount of power lines strung across roads to buildings is a common sight in Tokyo. In a city where earthquakes are common, having power lines above ground makes them easier to maintain and repair.

Rickshaw rides are quite popular in Asakusa

Summer heat

The first train I saw that employed transverse style seating (similar to the seats in Melbourne's trains). The seats were quite comfortable with the cushion appearing (and feeling) in very good condition.

Akihabara (秋葉原)
Most of the time spent in Akihabara was spent inside electronic shops browsing goods and hence there will be less photos of the street here, which was a shame as I was hoping to grab a few frames of people cosplaying as their favourite characters.

Concrete jungle

The sun was starting to set, casting long shadows across the ground

Cycling in the middle of the road

Taking in the scene

Intense browsing

Tokyo World Trade Center

White-gloved train conductor checking that the train doors are closed and that the platform is clear before giving the all clear for the train to depart. Having a second person to fulfill this task is not something you see in Melbourne.

Street Level

Looking out over the city

The Eastern Capital

Using my phone to take a timelapse of the sunset over the city

Looking down towards central Tokyo and the sea of skyscrapers. The Tokyo Skytree can once again be seen in the distance.

The city becomes alive at night and is truly a sight to behold

Part 4 upcoming soon, this time heading out of Tokyo towards Nikko and Kinugawaonsen to view some traditional architecture and to experience a bit of rural Japan away from the hectic city life of Tokyo.