Historical Buildings in Colombo

On the way to ODEL, a prestigious shopping centre in Colombo, from my hotel, some historical buildings were seen. Below it is Post and Telegraph Office, The Clock Tower, Old Town Hall, etc.

Japanese Restaurant "Nikiya 二木屋", Kita-urawa

This is a Japanese restaurant located in an residential area in Urawa, Saitama, suburb of Tokyo. The building is a typical Japanese house and converted to restaurant. The building is registered as the historical Japanese heritage, but it looks a large house with gardens in this area.

They serve Kaiseki Cuisine 会席料理 (course menu) in different month, and lunch and dinner. The restaurant name is Nikiya 二木屋, and it is 8 minutes from JR Kitaurawa Station by foot.

Nikiya
http://www.nikiya.co.jp/

Galeries Lafayette Paris クリスマス前のギャラリ・ラファイエット

Just before Christmas 2011, "Rock'n Mode" is showing as a key word for Galeries Lafayette.
クリスマス前のギャラリ・ラファイエット
http://www.galerieslafayette.com/

Heritage Buildings in Iloilo City Proper

Most of the heritage buildings were built from end of 19th century, during the late Spanish colonial era, to the 1930’s, which create commercial and business district of the region.

The Galata Tower bathed in the sun set light

I went to a supermarket to buy some foods next to the Galata Tower, and the tower was bathed in the sun set light.

Customs House of Iloilo

This Custom House building is one of major landmark in Iloilo City standing in front of Iloilo Port, and it was built beginning of 20th century.

Centre of Western Visayas, Iloilo City, the Philippines

I just got back from Iloilo City, the Philippines last week. It is located in Western Visayas Region where is one hour flight distance from Manila.

The picture shows a historical building which is Customs House standing on the Iloilo Port side. Perhaps it was build beginning of 20th century by USA regime and it is still in use. The building accommodates not only Customs but also premises for Immigration Office and Post Office.