January Photo Drop!

 Tokyo Skytree.

Hachiko Crossing Shibuya

Asakusa Sensoji temple.

Asakusa Sensoji temple 
Ueno Park




Ueno Park 
 Yushima Tenmangu shrine.
Kanda Myojin Shrine, Akihabara

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