Japan Back On Its Feet

Above, springtime on Nakamise Street in Asakusa. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The United Kingdom's Daily Mail's travel section has posted an article on a visit to Tokyo, "Japan, a fascinating country undimmed by disaster and very much back on its feet." It is well worth reading for those contemplating a trip to Japan.

Here's an excerpt:

The numbers do the talking. The economy is showing signs of recovery, and there is a widespread building boom across Japan, largely sparked by reconstruction efforts after the tsunami.

In the Tohoku region, much of the rubble has been cleared; new buildings are shooting up. In Tokyo, they’re finishing off the Sky Tree, Japan’s tallest building.

It's been earthquake-proofed with techniques borrowed from medieval temples. I travelled for hours through Japan and didn’t see a single physical sign of last year’s tragedy.

I never felt at risk, either of another earthquake, or of being contaminated by anything I ate or drank. I had one of the best meals of my life in Sushi Zanmai, a restaurant by the Tsukiji fish market.

Above, Fujiya is prominently displayed near Ginza. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

The article also highlights several other attractions in Tokyo including the Senso-ji temple and Shinjuku. It includes some beautiful photographs.

Above, one of the Imperial Palace moats. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-2109380/Japan-fascinating-country-undimmed-disaster-feet.html#ixzz1o4aVeK78