No.14 It's still in service today! Shirokane 2-chome
An ancient address display board sits inconspicu...
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No.16 Matsugaoka and my mother, from between the mid-1940s to the mid-1950s
An image of Matsugaoka and my mother.
No.18 Festival
A ‘mikoshi’ (portable Shinto shrine) being carri...
No.21 My stylish father
An image of Matsugaoka at the time.
No.26 Seishoko Festival – Tenjinzaka
It goes without saying that this is a festival o...
No.29 In a baby stroller, being pushed by my sister
A view in front of what is now Takanawa Park. Wi...
No.31 In the vicinity of Jokyoji
The temple is surrounded by private homes, and w...
No.32 Shortcut to Sengakuji
Shortcut to Sengakuji that can only be used by p...
No.33 View of Sengakuji's main hall
A view of Sengakuji’s main hall, which is locate...
No.34 Jokyoji's main gate
The temple has two main gates, and this is the g...
No.35 Takanawa Fire Station
A modern building that gives a sense of the arch...
No.36 Watch your step
There are fire hydrants in the sidewalk in front...
No.37 Old well
In a narrow alley sits the old well of a private...
No.38 Old beech tree
A beech tree that is over 300 years old. Previou...
No.39 Kofukuji's "Ghost Buddha" statue
This may have been rude to the Ghost Buddha, but...
No.40 Hoanji's stairs
Elegant planting. I descended wondering where I ...
No.41 Here!! Excuse me
Stone monument to Gyokusho Kawabata. This monume...
No.42 Temple gate post, a timeless design
The design on a post at the main gate of Sengaku...
No.43 Two stone statues at Sengakuji
Two stone statues amid the greenery. Between the...
No.44 Giant beech tree
Giant beech tree. The numerous sturdy roots appe...
No.45 Modern building behind a beech tree
A modern building can be seen behind a beech tre...
No.46 Kofukuji, the "Ghost Buddha"'s paper lanterns
During the day the paper lanterns are bright, an...
No.47 Small path to Sengakuji
When walking along the narrow, winding path to S...
No.48 Mural of dreams and hope
There is a mural that was drawn by children. I a...