Tokyo Old River Urbanism 3, Akasaka, SOTOBORI-Dori (Outer Moat Ave)

“Tokyo Old River Urbanism” was planed, from the beginning, to conclude with Akasaka, where my office is located. Due to the infinite existence of culverts or old river remains in Tokyo, I will dive around forever unless make a break at some point. So, I would like to excuse, for the time being, to go … Continue reading Tokyo Old River Urbanism 3, Akasaka, SOTOBORI-Dori (Outer Moat Ave)

Tokyo Old River Urbanism 2, Harajuku Cat Street, Former Shibuya-gawa River Promenade Road

Most famous ANKYO (culvert) in Tokyo? Many Tokyo Walkers will answer to this question "Cat Street" in Harajuku. The question itself might be nonsense, because the word ANKYO is bit of technical and little-known for people, not talking about you of course! The official name is "Former Shibuya-gawa River Promenade Road". The reason that the … Continue reading Tokyo Old River Urbanism 2, Harajuku Cat Street, Former Shibuya-gawa River Promenade Road

Tokyo Old River Urbanism 1, Yanaka “Yomisedori” & “Hebimichi”

Tokyo ANKYO (Old River) Street As you may learn from popular TV travel show “BURATAMORI”, there exist many land-filled rivers and canals or ANKYO (culvert, old-river) in Tokyo. Interestingly and mysteriously, many of those culverts are transformed into fascinating streets where many people gather. From this blog, I would like to tour with you of … Continue reading Tokyo Old River Urbanism 1, Yanaka “Yomisedori” & “Hebimichi”