Train crossing

Train grade crossing markers make so much more sense. In addition to crossing bars and the red warning lights, there are also arrows to indicate where the train is coming from. In this case, both directions.

Train crossing direction indicator

So you know which direction the train is coming from.

Emergency button

I'm not quite sure what this does, but we certainly don't have this at grade crossings in the US.

Tokyo fire station

Meji Shrine torii gate

At the north entrance to the park.

Torii gate

Walking path

Note that despite all the flora, the path itself is spotless.

Leaf cleanup

A staff worker was actually sweeping up all of the leaves on this path. It must be a continuous job.

Meji Shrine main torii gate

The last torii gate one passes through before reaching Meji Shrine.

Another torii gate

Okay, I lied -- here's another gate. Just out of shot on the left is the clensing station to be used before entering the shrine.

Meji Shrine

Meji Shrine (panorama)

Camphor tree

Meji shrine wishing tree

Place your wish at the base of this tree to have it come true.

Heart bracket