Tag: WeeklyPhotoChallenge

Steel frame of Selfridges Building

September 2, 2017.Reading time less than 1 minute.

The structure of this Selfridges building makes the store stand out from the rest of the Bullring Shopping centre in Birmingham, England. The building has a steel framework with sprayed concrete facade which is curved. The facade is said to have about 15,000 anodised aluminium discs mounted on a blue background. Via Photo Challenge:Structure

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Journey in Japan: Temple hopping in Tokyo – Meiji shrine – Senso-ji temple

July 14, 2017.Reading time 9 minutes.

Day 2 Temple hopping in Tokyo (Meiji shrine – Senso-ji temple) After the busy day discovering Central Tokyo and Odaiba, my next step was to visit the two main religious building in Tokyo Meiji shrine and Senso-ji temple. Exploring Meiji shrine Meiji Shrine (明治神宮, Meiji Jingū) is one of the most important Shinto shrines. It was […]

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Bridge

July 5, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Nihonbashi (日本橋) which means “Japan Bridge” is in the business district in Chūō, Tokyo and crosses Nihonbashi River.  The first Nihonbashi Bridge made of wood was completed in 1603 and the current twin arch bridge was constructed of stone on a steel frame in 1911. The bridge has been the kilometre zero marker for Japan’s national highway network […]

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