Tokyo in July is incredibly hot. That's why, when I found Okusawa shrine in Jiyugaoka, it was a blessing. I have never appreciated a shrine so much in my life as when I sat down in the blissful shade of the trees, and took in the beauty of the buildings and the cicadas' song in the background. Jiyugaoka is a fantastic place to shop and eat, but Okusawa shrine is well worth the visit for a little break from walking around.
Livvy Boote @livvy.boote
Hi! My name is Livvy and I've been interested in Japan for as long as I can remember. As a budding magazine journalist and photographer, and someone who is in love with Japanese culture, an opportunity to intern in Japan has been a dream.
