Harried life in the Tokyo metropolis could choke even true-blue urbanites. Recognizing this, city planners make sure that there is enough breathing space for everyone through parks and recreation areas.But one place in Tokyo that will surely take the stress away is Odaiba, a huge artificial (yup. man-made!) island off the Bay of Tokyo initially built for defensive purposes during the 1800s. With billions of dollars poured into it particularly during Japan's extravagant 90's, it has been transformed into a breathtaking residential-commercial-tourism area. It has also become a sanctuary for people who wish to have respite from the bustle of the metropolis.
It also boasts of Marine Museums, theme parks and other crowd-drawing attractions.
(The Rainbow Bridge connecting the island to downtown Tokyo)
(Fuji TV Headquarters, a landmark in Odaiba)
29 comments:
what about man made peace. the world needs a handful of it.
nice place
musta there?
Very nice place indeed. The place seems so peaceful judging from those photos.
malawak pa pala ang odaiba...in future malamang na mas marami pang maitatayo dyan.
the beach or whatever it is doesn't look inviting. hehe. seriously, you take nice pictures.
Ang ganda talaga ng Japan at maaliwalas sa tingin kahit nasa city ka.
'Dre laki-lakihan mo naman ang aperture at bagal-bagalan ang shutter speed para mas maliwanag ang kuha.
bryan: man-made peace? matatagalan pa yata he he. ayos lang dine.
panaderos: indeed. and that's supposed to be just a stone's throw from Tokyo's concrete jungle.
ever: i think so too. medyo ingat lang sila na di masyadong maging modern.
borge: actually, me signs na bawal maligo. pero naisip ko lang, kung manila bay nga ... he he..
blogus: sorry sir. actually, wala pa rin akong alam sa matinong photography. point and shoot pa rin ang tirada ko. hamo, pag natuto na ko, he he.
ive been to odaiba last 2005 pa yata. at pumunta kami sa may NTT dun. yun lang natandaan ko a.
bakit wala si liberty? di mo nakunan.at may may nag susurf pa ang kulit hehe
keep on posting about Japan atty. :-)
linis ah! siguro pag sa Pilipinas, puro basura na ang dagat na yan. hehehe
nice capture sa mamang nakahiga...that area must be very expensive considering sa ganda ng environment
ang galing panyero. urban paradise nga. galing galing mo na kumuha ah.
reading your blog is like taking a "minute vacation". bisyo ko na.. a hard habit to break..even if...esp sa katulad ko na bukid lang ng kawit cavite ang nakikita everyday
wow! galing ng mga shots. gusto ko talaga yang mga scenes dyan.
Great pictures! :)
tht's a ncie palce huh, very western ambiance, Xd
nice day attorney! yung pic na may maramaing tao sa dagat (?)... cute yung baby
You didn't take a pic of the Statue Of Liberty there? The place's view is breathtaking in the evening with the lights and all.
I visited Odaiba back in 2004. Had lunch on top of the luxury hotel there, forgot the name. great views of the bridge and downtown Tokyo.
Totomai: Di ko nakita si Liberty. Nagtago ng makita ako. heheh
ely: di ko nga rin alam kung saan napupunta ang mga basura dito. ang linis ng mga dagat at ilog e. baka nasa pinas na. he he
dakila: naku, takot na takot kami diyan sa mama, baka biglang magising at habulin kami ng taga. he he
dazed: nice place indeed.
jasper: napansin mo talaga ang baby ha.
dong & joaqui: thnks!
anonymous: thnks for reading this humble blog.
Abaniko: I didn't really have time to roam around. Next time. Maganda nga yata pag night time.
tornadoes: luxury hotel? sorry but i don't think i'd ever get into one here in Tokyo. will have to settle with the view from the beach. :-)
I did not stay at the hotel, only ate there. And I was lucky that my generous in-laws paid for it. Otherwise it would have been ramen out on the street.
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