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Most visitors to Asakusa Temple walk under this massive red lantern hung at the Thunder Gate.  The Japanese word for the name of the gate written on the lantern, many visitors stop here to take a photo of this landmark, making the surrounding area always very crowded.

Two young men were waiting for customers for their jinrikisha by this gate (jinrikisha, originally a Japanese word meaning human-powered vehicle, may be more commonly known as rickshaw in English).  Pulling a jinrikisha is such a physically demanding job, it is perhaps best done by fit young men.  I happened to strike up a conversation with them who were very sociable - their people skills were pretty impressive as well.

Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan IV

A larger image of this painting is available on request.

Media: Original watercolor on paper
Image Size: 11.5 x 8.25 inches (29 x 21 cm)

Frame/Mat: No

Purchase: Sold

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