Tokyo Photo News December 2014

At Rikugien Garden, a Tokyo Metropolitan park near JR Yamanote Line Komagome Station, the Japanese maple and other trees turned their beautiful autumn colors. For two weeks around the best leaf-viewing period, the Garden extends its closing time by 4 hours, allowing visitors to enjoy the colors of the leaves and the light-up display in this traditional Japanese daimyo style garden until 9 pm. This event attracts great crowds of people every year.

December 3, 2014

On December 10, Governor Masuzoe visited the Tokyo Gas Senju Techno Station (Arakawa Ward), where the technology necessary for Tokyo’s smart energy network was undergoing a verification process. At the station, the Governor received an explanation of the facility’s hydrogen production system, fuel cells, and other related topics. After completing his tour, Governor Masuzoe stated his intention to proceed with work toward achieving a “hydrogen society” by the time of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

December 10, 2014

On December 16, U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy paid a courtesy call to Tokyo Governor Yoichi Masuzoe. They discussed the history of exchange between Tokyo and various American cities, as well as their desire to cooperate on youth English education, disaster prevention measures, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and many other endeavors.


December 16, 2014

In December, dazzling light displays (called “illumination”) decorated Shinjuku, Ginza, Marunochi, and other Tokyo locations. With events like the “Illumination Museum 2014, Nishi Shinjuku Town Project” and “Shinjuku Terrace City Illumination ‘14-’15,” Shinjuku was completely enveloped in the Christmas spirit.


December 17, 2014