Tokyo snapshot: Approach to Nishiarai Daishi evokes image of Showa

Photo taken on Oct. 21, 2015, shows the approach to Nishiarai Daishi temple in Tokyo, built in 826 by legendary monk Kukai, also known as Kobo Daishi, as a citadel of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. It is lined with various small shops reminiscent of an atmosphere of the Showa era (1926-1989). (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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