Chinese tourists@Ginza:Feb. 14, 2015

Chinese New Year started today and many tourists arrived in Japan.

I visited Ginza, one of Tokyo’s busiest commercial areas and a popular place for Chinese visitors, and indeed, found many tourist there.

A parade of buses stopped at the corner of Ginza and tourists got off. They walked straight to shops like Laox (electronics good owned by a Chinese company) and Uniqlo fashion store.

Some of them dropped in Ginza Karen bag shop and bought big suitcases (to carry what they bought).

The main road is vehicle free. Families, couples and other tourist were sitting in the chairs after their shopping (top photo). Some of they were playing games with their smart phones. kids were running behind.

One corner of the area is under construction for redevelopment. The place will be change into a new commercial, business and cultural complex. A tourist office for foreigners is planned to be open in it.

With consumption by Japanese people decreasing, Japanese shops are keen on expanding their business for foreign tourists.

After enjoying shopping, the tourist got on the buses and moved to next places.

Signs of Spring @ Tamagawa River: Feb. 11, 2015

It is still winter, but signs of spring appear. The daytime is getting longer. Ume (Japanese apricot) blossom began.

I walked the riversides of Tamagawa River today.

It was a sunny day. Many people enjoyed walking, jogging and cycling.

I saw boys playing baseball and football games(the top photo). Baseball moms and succor moms looked more excited than their kids.

Ground staff members were doing ground-keeping jobs for busy season.

I also find people operating a drone flying machine. 

Others were flying kites and enjoying fishing.