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Tokyo Night & Light
Although popular with foreign tourists, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s projection mapping display has come under criticism due to its daily cost of 2–3 million yen. Recently, there have also been complaints that the quality of the content is poor, and it is true that some displays lack the appeal they once had. That said, seeing tourists lying on the ground in the plaza outside the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building every evening, eagerly awaiting the start, shows that there is more to it than just the figures. This ‘Tokyo Night & Light’ display and a visit to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government…
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Sulfur cosmos at Hamarikyu Gardens
When one thinks of autumn flowers, cosmos spring to mind. In particular, the sulfur cosmos at Hamarikyu Gardens—said to number 300,000 plants—are a truly spectacular sight. The contrast between the sulfur flowers and the skyscrapers is truly beautiful. Until last year, cosmos plants producing pink and white flowers were planted here, but in light of the recent extreme heat and typhoons, they have all been replaced this year with heat-tolerant sulfur cosmos. From late February to early March, Hamarikyu offers a view of a yellow carpet of turnip rape flowers. It is a place where one can experience the changing…
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