Comments on: Trip to Asakusa: Temples and Shrines http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/ The most important Japanese invention of the Century Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:30:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: bonqui http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-1143 bonqui Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:19:08 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-1143 I enjoyed your article! had the right photos. I was in Asakusa in 1998, a client who took me there treated me to a cool drink which as she explained was always given to her by her grandmother because the bottle had a small cristal ball like on the neck of the top...I am trying to remember the name of the drink...do you know about it? the small cristal ball moved and made noises while you drink , it is cool. I enjoyed your article! had the right photos. I was in Asakusa in 1998, a client who took me there treated me to a cool drink which as she explained was always given to her by her grandmother because the bottle had a small cristal ball like on the neck of the top…I am trying to remember the name of the drink…do you know about it? the small cristal ball moved and made noises while you drink , it is cool.

]]> By: Guillaume http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-957 Guillaume Fri, 22 May 2009 07:52:15 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-957 Really cool blog, thanks for posting all this! Really cool blog, thanks for posting all this!

]]> By: Michael Flux http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-464 Michael Flux Sun, 12 Apr 2009 08:54:06 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-464 Gorgeous photos as always :) I think the number of them is perfect - maybe 2-3 more would be good too. Definitely the Kyoto girls ;) Absolutely love reading your captions/descriptions ^_^ Gorgeous photos as always :)

I think the number of them is perfect – maybe 2-3 more would be good too.

Definitely the Kyoto girls ;)

Absolutely love reading your captions/descriptions ^_^

]]> By: Hao http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-449 Hao Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:51:31 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-449 Thanks everyone =)! Didn't expect to see so many Asakusa fans around here! As for the food, you guys are gonna kill me but I think I didn't eat anything in Asakusa! <b>Michael:</b> And I love unagi T_T Thanks for the tip about the camera too, as you say many of my picture are over exposed to light, but I still love them. Used a point and shoot camera for these pictures -- one of my priorities is to upgrade my equipment :) <b>Muza-chan:</b> Great to know you're an Asakusa fan too -- your <a href="http://www.muza-chan.net/photo/index.php?/category/senso-ji-temple" rel="nofollow">Senso-ji pictures</a> are simply amazing! <b>Prometheus:</b> If you haven't gone to Asakusa it's a great place, glad you liked the pictures! <b>Savage Japan:</b> I'm actually a Tokyo newbie, but this place is definitely a must see. Unfortunately, we had to return before our last train most of the time, so we couldn't do much sightseeing at night :( Thanks everyone =)!

Didn’t expect to see so many Asakusa fans around here!

As for the food, you guys are gonna kill me but I think I didn’t eat anything in Asakusa!

Michael: And I love unagi T_T

Thanks for the tip about the camera too, as you say many of my picture are over exposed to light, but I still love them. Used a point and shoot camera for these pictures — one of my priorities is to upgrade my equipment :)

Muza-chan: Great to know you’re an Asakusa fan too — your Senso-ji pictures are simply amazing!

Prometheus: If you haven’t gone to Asakusa it’s a great place, glad you liked the pictures!

Savage Japan: I’m actually a Tokyo newbie, but this place is definitely a must see. Unfortunately, we had to return before our last train most of the time, so we couldn’t do much sightseeing at night :(

]]> By: Michael http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-448 Michael Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:43:49 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-448 Nicely done! Your use of photos really adds to the story. BTW, I'm not sure what kind of camera you were using but you might do well to check out a lens hood if they're available. It can cut out some of the light that tends to seep in from off-frame, especially when shooting midday or in the general direction of the sun. When visiting the sites in Asakusa, hunt around a bit for the restaurants. There are a couple of *really good* unagi places in the area. Nicely done! Your use of photos really adds to the story.

BTW, I’m not sure what kind of camera you were using but you might do well to check out a lens hood if they’re available. It can cut out some of the light that tends to seep in from off-frame, especially when shooting midday or in the general direction of the sun.

When visiting the sites in Asakusa, hunt around a bit for the restaurants. There are a couple of *really good* unagi places in the area.

]]> By: reesan http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-447 reesan Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:09:05 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-447 Very nice! Very nice!

]]> By: Captain Arepa http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-445 Captain Arepa Fri, 10 Apr 2009 13:16:57 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-445 *writing down in my "places-to-visit in Japan" list* *writing down in my “places-to-visit in Japan” list*

]]> By: Prometheus http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-442 Prometheus Fri, 10 Apr 2009 07:00:16 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-442 Sup Hao. I think aslong as the photos are good having a lot is all good :) My sister recently came to Japan and when I took her to Asakusa she made the same point that you did. There are so many Japanese people doing sightseeing in their own country :) Oh yeah, if you go to Asakusa you have to eat the Agemanjyuu!!!! Sup Hao. I think aslong as the photos are good having a lot is all good :)

My sister recently came to Japan and when I took her to Asakusa she made the same point that you did. There are so many Japanese people doing sightseeing in their own country :)

Oh yeah, if you go to Asakusa you have to eat the Agemanjyuu!!!!

]]> By: Muza-chan http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-441 Muza-chan Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:42:28 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-441 Asakusa is my favorite place in Tokyo, I'm looking for lodging there on every trip to Tokyo. I like your article and photos! Asakusa is my favorite place in Tokyo, I’m looking for lodging there on every trip to Tokyo.
I like your article and photos!

]]> By: Rei* http://www.instant-ramen.net/2009/04/trip-to-asakusa-temples-and-shrines/#comment-440 Rei* Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:12:50 +0000 http://www.instant-ramen.net/?p=562#comment-440 I love Asakusa... The first time I went there I thought it was such a magical place. I don't know why I felt such a peaceful atmosphere even though it was so crowded.. (it happened to be Asakusa's Matsuri day, such a sweet coincidence for me hehe). It's so cool to see the contrast between the temple (which gives such an ancient feeling) and the city around :). Cool pics hehe :D I love Asakusa… The first time I went there I thought it was such a magical place. I don’t know why I felt such a peaceful atmosphere even though it was so crowded.. (it happened to be Asakusa’s Matsuri day, such a sweet coincidence for me hehe).
It’s so cool to see the contrast between the temple (which gives such an ancient feeling) and the city around :).

Cool pics hehe :D

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