After lunch, I resumed my exploration of Yanaka. I realised the whole area is stuffed full of temples and cemeteries, including the Tomb of Gamo Kunpei:-
Again, I saw a wealth of old houses:-
A waterpump:-
Another fine telegraph pole:-
And a spectacularly unhelpful map:-










Do you know Genpei Akasegawa, “Hyperart: Thomasson,” trans. Matthew Fargo (New York: Kaya Press, 2009)? Your excellent photos of some of my favorite parts of Tokyo suggest that it might appeal to you.
–Ivan
Must look it up when I’m back. Any other tips ? Charles