Architecture

On the way to the Science Museum we walked past part of the moat that surrounds the Imperial Palace and also through a very beautiful gateway. Such things are very common here in Japan.  I find that a little amazing in Tokyo because the Americans (us) bombed the city very heavily (fire bombs) during WWII and so much of Tokyo is actually "new."  In some places, you see photos on historical markers showing the utter devastation caused by the bombing. But, when the city was rebuilt, it was not just built for functionality. Much of the city was rebuilt for beauty as well. I will try to take pictures of Sam's part of town (where his school is)--it is so gorgeous. But, for now, a few pictures of the moat and the gateway at the park where the museum is.

Note the algae on this part of the moat. Sam was very concerned about the little duck to the left heading toward it.