Golden Euryops daisies turn their faces to the Tokyo sky,
where sunlight and petals share the same brightness.
#TokyoSky
#EuryopsDaisy
#GoldenBloom
#UrbanNature
#TokyoSummer
#ユリオプスデージー
#東京の空
Viburnum leaves under Tokyo’s sky.
Summer holds its breath.
#TokyoSummer
#ViburnumTinus
#UrbanGreen
#TokyoSky
#BlueAndGreen
A pink rose opened,
soft against the heat.
Petals curved like whispers,
yet steady beneath
Tokyo’s blazing summer sky.
Fragile and bold,
all at once.
#TokyoSummer
#PinkRose
#BlueSkyTokyo
#FlowerAndSky
#UrbanBloom
#HeatAndGrace
#CityAndPetals
#SummerInTokyo
#SoftAndStrong
#TokyoInBloom
It might have been spikemoss—
tiny scales of green,
spreading low,
quiet as breath.
Beneath the Tokyo summer sky,
its stillness felt older
than the heat above,
a patience the city could not match.
#TokyoSummer
#BlueSkyTokyo
#SpikemossVibes
#UrbanNature
#AncientGreen
#CityAndSky
#HeatAndCalm
It looked almost like a blanket flower—
red at the heart,
gold at the edges,
a flame set against the heat.
Beneath Tokyo’s summer sky,
its colors burned brighter,
as if refusing
to be outshone by the sun.
#TokyoSummer
#LikeBlanketFlower
#BlueSkyTokyo
#HeatAndBloom
#UrbanNature
#RedAndGold
Clouds drifted through
the Tokyo summer sky—
white giants against
a relentless blue.
They did not hurry,
even as the city burned below.
#TokyoSummer
#BlueSkyTokyo
#SummerClouds
#UrbanSky
#HeatAndLight
#SkyAndCity
#WhiteAndBlue
#SlowAbove
#SummerInTokyo
#CloudPoetry
Under the burning Tokyo sky,
the crape myrtle bloomed—
clusters of pink fire
rising against the heat.
The city sweltered,
but the flowers refused to fade,
brighter with every hour of sun.
#TokyoSummer
#CrapeMyrtle
#BlueSkyTokyo
#HeatAndBloom
#UrbanNature
#FlowerAndSky
#PinkAgainstBlue
Summer sky over Tokyo,
blue stretched wide.
Beneath it,
green shimmered fresh and certain—
a calm brightness
rooted in the heat.
#TokyoSummer
#BlueSkyTokyo
#GreenAndBlue
#UrbanNature
#SummerInTokyo
#FreshLeaves
#CityAndSky
#HeatAndColor
#TokyoInSeason
#QuietBeauty
It might have been ninebark—
leaves dark as bronze,
holding the weight of sunlight.
Against Tokyo’s summer sky,
their shadows glowed deeper,
a quiet contrast
of heat and color,
rooted yet restless.
#TokyoSummer
#BlueSkyTokyo
#LikeNinebark
#UrbanNature
#LeafAndSky
#HeatAndShadow
#SummerInTokyo
It looked almost like variegated Elaeagnus—
leaves brushed with pale silver,
edges catching the glare of summer.
Beneath Tokyo’s wide blue sky,
they flickered quietly,
half shadow,
half light,
wholly alive in the heat.
#TokyoSummer
#BlueSkyTokyo
#VariegatedLeaves
#UrbanNature
#SilverAndGreen
It might have been a white broom,
slender stems tipped with pale blossoms,
light as breath.
Beneath Tokyo’s summer sky,
they seemed to scatter brightness,
quiet sparks against the heat.
#TokyoSummer
#BlueSkyTokyo
#WhiteBloom
#UrbanNature
#LikeBroom
#SummerLight
#FlowerAndSky
It looked almost like a lesser celandine—
small, golden,
shining brighter than it should.
Beneath Tokyo’s summer sky,
its petals caught the heat,
turning sunlight
into something soft enough to hold.
#TokyoSummer
#LikeCelandine
#BlueSkyTokyo
#GoldenBloom
#UrbanNature
#FlowerAndSky
Red-tinted leaves of nandina
caught the weight of summer light.
Beneath Tokyo’s wide blue sky,
they held their calm,
a quiet green flame
steady in the heat.
#TokyoSummer
#NandinaLeaves
#BlueSkyTokyo
#UrbanNature
#LeafAndSky
#SummerInTokyo
#CalmInHeat
#CityAndGreen
#StillnessAndLight
#TokyoSeason
Beneath Tokyo’s summer sky,
the vinca stood bright and unyielding.
Petals smooth as sunlight,
colors holding against the heat.
While the city rushed,
it simply stayed—
rooted in its own season.
#TokyoSummer
#VincaFlower
#BlueSkyTokyo
#UrbanBloom
#HeatAndColor
#SummerInBloom
It might have been a daylily—
soft yellow opening
as if the heat had asked it to.
Beneath Tokyo’s summer sky,
it shone without hurry,
a quiet sun
rooted in the earth.
#TokyoSummer
#LikeDaylily
#YellowBloom
#BlueSkyTokyo
#SummerInBloom
#UrbanNature
#HeatAndColor
#TokyoInFlowers
#FlowerAndSky
It looked almost like spiraea—
clusters of soft blooms,
a pink haze against the air.
Under Tokyo’s summer light,
it seemed to catch every ray,
holding it gently,
as if the heat itself
had turned into petals.
#TokyoSummer
#LikeSpiraea
#UrbanBloom
#BlueSkyTokyo
#PinkAndHeat
#CityAndPetals
It could have been a surfina—
petals soft but unyielding,
holding their shape in the heavy air.
Beneath Tokyo’s humid summer sky,
the color didn’t fade,
even as the city steamed around it.
#TokyoSummer
#LikeSurfina
#BlueSkyTokyo
#HumidDays
#UrbanBloom
#HeatAndColor
#FlowerAndSky
#TokyoInBloom
It might have been salvia—
slender spikes,
tiny blooms lining the stem like notes in a song.
Under Tokyo’s summer sky,
they swayed in the heat,
as if the blue above
had grown roots in the earth.
#TokyoSummer
#LikeSalvia
#BlueSkyTokyo
#UrbanBloom
#HeatAndColor
It looked almost like a peony—
too many petals,
too much softness for this city.
But there it was,
unfurling under the sharp summer sky.
Tokyo buzzed and burned,
but the flower stayed full,
fragile,
and absolutely sure of its place.
#TokyoSummer
#PeonyVibes
#UrbanBloom
#SoftInTheHeat
#BlueSkyTokyo
Giant Blooms – Hibiscus in Tokyo’s Summer Heat
In the height of Tokyo’s summer, the American hibiscus opens wide —
petals like silk, bold and luminous under the burning blue.
Each bloom feels like a burst of tropical heat in the middle of the city.
#AmericanHibiscus
#TokyoSummer
#BlueSkyTokyo
A picture of the inside of a bowl with a pile of shaved ice shaped like a mountain. At the base of the “mountain” is some grated yam, a raw egg, and a slice of lime.
The same picture (now at a shallower angle) of the inside of a bowl with a pile of shaved ice shaped like a mountain. At the base of the “mountain” is some grated yam, a raw egg, and a slice of lime.
You know it’s a #TokyoSummer when your noods are served a mountain of ice.
I mean, look at this gorgeousness!
For those curious, there is a mild tangy broth under this, and the ice does not dilute from the flavour. Accompanying the texture overload is grated yam and egg.
A picture of a wooden tabletop set for dinner with a glass of water, a pair of chopsticks, and a packaged wet napkin.
A picture of two glasses with two different drinks. The glass on the left has a light yellow cordial mixed with ice and alcohol. The glass on the right has a more green cordial that takes up at least the bottom third of the glass, a layer of crushed mint leaves, ice, and a wedge of lime.
A picture of an assortment of prawn and vegetable tempura with dipping sauces and condiments just peeking into the frame of the shot.
A picture of various mushroom tempura on a black plate with grains of flavoured salt scattered throughout.
Dinner for Day 2 during Snares and I’s #TokyoSummer was this amazing udon noodle place called “TsuruTonTan”.
Perched above the rooftops and giving just a gorgeous sunset as we tucked in to the appetisers, it was a great start to dinner.
A picture of a pair of hands holding up two palm sized plush toys. One the left is a brown and white horse and on the right is a lion.
🐴❤️🦁
#TokyoSummer with Snares
A picture of two hands holding up two plastic cups, one with a green blended smoothie and the other a muted red, against a brown table.
In the heat of a #TokyoSummer, Snares and I found respite in the form of these amazing veggie shakes at the konbini.
We really needed this on a scorching hot day, and it was an even more amazing to watch it get made by the machine in the store.
A picture of a mirrored room interior where the walls, ceiling, and floor are mirrored and accompanied with digital projection comprising of streaks of light in a paintbrush style.
A zoomed in photo of the mirrored ceiling with paintbrush strokes of light being projected onto the ceiling.
A picture of a bowl of ramen on a mirrored table surface. The bowl is illuminated with a small battery operated LED lamp. The ramen casts a warm, yellowish glow as compared to the cool white streaks of light on the surfaces around the bowl. The ramen is served on a round serving tray where a drink glass, chopstick, and napkin are placed.
A close up shot of the ramen showing strands of saffron atop a warm broth with mushrooms and spring onions.
Perhaps the most invigorating moment of Snares and I’s #TokyoSummer was this experiential ramen dining experience at #teamLabPlanets.
(More descriptions about it on furry.horse/@hollud/1111..., because word limit.)
A picture of a storefront called “Truffle mini”. In unit four is a poster of a petite bun, hinting at what the store sells to passersby.
An outdoor picture of a one story building in the morning sun featuring a distinctive wood tint with Japanese square lamps all along the facade.
A bowl of chirashidon featuring raw salmon, tuna, crab meat, salmon roe, prawn, and stewed egg.
A picture of a mockup of a tuna set against the backdrop featuring a photo of actual school of tuna. On the backdrop is also where the name of the location where the photo was taken, Toyosu Market.
Day 2 of Snares and I’s #TokyoSummer and it’s our first time to the new Toyosu market.
We start our journey with tasty buns from Truffle mini before making our way to the small sushi shops around Toyosu for a bowl of fresh fish.
(For more details, check my Mastodon. Dang word limits.)
A picture of a burger taken from the side showing the different layers. Sandwiched between two buns are tomato, lettuce, onion, tortilla chips, avocado, and beef patty.
First #Wendys in Snares and I’s first #TokyoSummer and it was so tasty!
Not pictured are the flavoured fries, which really makes every other French fry seasoning just boring in comparison.
A picture of a Japanese shophouse only two stories high sandwiched between two taller buildings. The shopfront is brightly lit with a queue of people in front of it.
A picture of the traditional Japanese store front with the “noren”, a series of small curtains depicting the name of the store. It hangs about eye level in front of a set of frosted sliding doors.
A picture of a light cerulean bowl of Japanese soba with a raw egg yolk, fermented Japanese soy beans (natto), and spring onions. Further back in the picture is a large plate of soba, usually paired with a dipping sauce (not pictured).
What I find amazing about Japan and our #TokyoSummer experience is the ability to continue to find these traditional eating experiences in the heart of an immensely built-up city.
Snares took us to this tiny little nook where we had such homely bowls of freshly made soba.
A picture of a small Belgian waffle in an open-faced wrapper held up against a white wall.
A picture of two glasses of coffee with the “Doutor” logo stamped on the side of the glasses. It sits together with slides with crepe cakes on a brown table.
A closeup shot of the crepe cake from a side angle showing the multiple layers of crepe and cream that goes into making the cake.
Day 1 of Snares and I’s #TokyoSummer, and after a whirlwind of cuteness shopping, we find ourselves snacking away whilst waiting for our hotel check-in to open.
One of our favourite go-to places in the heat is Doutor where we can pick up some coffee and cake and air conditioning.
A picture of a shelving rack with “Schleich” toy figurines. Particularly, the pictured shelving rack is full of horse figurines from top to bottom.
A close up shot of toy horse figurines featuring grey horses and foals
A close up shot of toy horse figures featuring draft horses and darker coloured horses.
I mean… it was only Day 1 of Snares and I in a #TokyoSummer , but…
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
We spent a good hour just… soaking in all the goodies in this electronics department store.
Who knew? 🐴🦁
