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20061204-Tokyo
<p>It was with some irony I realized that the Fall Foliage trees I loved best in New Hampshire were called Japanese Maples. And here’s a Japanese Maple in Japan. Wonder if they have any New Hampshire trees here? </p>
A Japanese Maple
 <p>Found this in a small garden as we were leaving the area with the shrines. </p>
Small Water Feature
 <p>It appears to be shaped like a coin. </p>
Close-Up - Water Feature
 <p>Interesting engineering thing here. When water pours out of the rain gutter into the spout, instead of spraying everywhere, the water follows the chain, presumably creating a nice sound while also focusing the water flow. </p>
Rain Spout with Chains
<p>Idyllic, eh? </p>
More Japanese Maple
 <p>Seriously! The donuts at left are made from tofu! Quite tasty, high in protein, and low in carbs. In fact everything in this little shop was made from tofu (or was tofu). </p>
No Cops, Just Tofu Donuts
 <p>The tofu ladies with more of their wares. </p>
Asakusa Tofu Shop
 <p>A god which is supposed to protect people from thieves and fire.  </p>
Japanese Raccoon Dog
<p>Not quite. Just me in a hand-carved glass shop. Beautifully crafted pieces here in a little shopping area in Asakusa. </p>
A Bull in a China Shop?
 <p>This is from the Ojima Gallery of glass. </p>
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