Japan is marking Children's Day on Tuesday. About 1,000 carp-shaped streamers are on display near a Tokyo landmark to wish for the healthy growth of children.

Crowds flocked to Tokyo Skytree in Sumida Ward for the annual event. The colorful streamers fluttered in the wind at the foot of the 634-meter tower, setting up a perfect photo opportunity for families and tourists.

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260505_06/

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Auch von unten gab es noch ein paar schöne Anblicke im Dunklen. Kurz vor unserem Hotel auch noch den #Skytree
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Twenty people were trapped for about six hours after an elevator at the Tokyo Skytree stalled just 30 meters above the ground on Sunday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/23/japan/skytree-elevator-trapped/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #skytree
Twenty people trapped in Tokyo Skytree elevator for six hours

The Skytree will remain closed Monday for a safety inspection as officials work to determine the cause.

The Japan Times

Here’s another landmark hint!

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Well the timelapse of the view out of our hotel window worked out pretty well. The timing was good, as it started shortly before sunset and continued just log enough into the night to capture the arrival of the snow that obscured the view. It's now snowing steadily.

Avoiding reflections is always an challenge when photographing through a window at night, but by far the biggest offender was the camera itself and it's stupid blinking red recording light on the front of the camera near the lens that doesn't synchronise itself to avoid lighting up while a timelapse frame is being taken.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FAnimYMMPn0

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Asakusa View Timelapse

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