Tokyo index
Tokyo, Japan
Site name and description
Ginza District,
(1872 onward)
A high-class shopping district established as part of Japan's modernization program.
Meiji Shrine,
(Originally 1920, rebuilt 1958 onward)
Shrine honoring Emperor Meiji
Sensoji Temple,
(7th century onward)
A temple famous for its giant red lanterns.
Yasukuni Shrine,
(1868 onward)
A shrine honoring the 2.5 million men who died for the making of modern Japan
Bibliography:
All images copyright 1987 Robert D. Fiala of Concordia University, NE
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