This was just another tightly scheduled business trip, full of meetings, appointments, and even a trade show to cover in between. But journeying to Tokyo is always a homecoming for me and no matter how tight the schedule, I can always take time off to visit the old neighborhood, my favorite eateries, and even some of the sites that make Tokyo one of the most interesting cities on Earth. This time it was no exception; taking advantage of my arrival on a weekend, I planned a stroll by the Meiji-Jingu shrine on Sunday, November 12, and was rewarded by the sights of several colorful activities typical of the season: On approaching the main shrine complex, there were temporary display structures on both sides of the pathway containing this year’s entries for the chrysanthemum and bonsai show.
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