April 18th, 2008 /
Abiko Sunset
Abiko Sunset
Abiko is located in North Chiba, on the edge of Tokyo within the Kanto region of Japan. Abiko is a quite, peaceful Japanese town. Abiko is the first stop on the chiyoda line which travels the length of chiba to Yoyogi park in west Tokyo.
Abiko is not the obvious place to visit, but is a good place to sample ‘the real Japan’. Many of the faces that pass through Tokyo’s streets will retire to towns such as this, and so Abiko gives a perfect example of Japanese life and culture.
One of the largest lakes near Tokyo can be found in Abiko, Teganuma Lake is often viewed upon negatively due to its past reputation as one of Japans most poluted lakes, but in reality it is a very nice lake to stroll around. During the summer people from the nearby region visit Abiko and Teganuma for the regions ‘hanami’ fireworks display.