{"id":1467,"date":"2014-01-15T07:30:44","date_gmt":"2014-01-15T17:30:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/suggestionofmotion.com\/auto-draft\/"},"modified":"2015-11-17T14:43:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-18T00:43:00","slug":"5-days-tokyo-imperial-palace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/suggestionofmotion.com\/blog\/5-days-tokyo-imperial-palace\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Days in Tokyo: The Solitary Soldier"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the sun makes its descent toward the west, long shadows reach out like thin fingers toward Tokyo’s Imperial Palace.<\/p>\n

The shadows extend steadily across the palace’s grounds. Over ancient trees, deep moats, and high walls, the shadows creep unrelentingly toward the palace’s main entrance.<\/p>\n

There, the solitary soldier stands guard.<\/p>\n

Though the shadows draw closer with each moment, the lone soldier does not move. He is unwavering in face of the encroaching darkness.<\/p>\n

Eventually the shadows cover the palace completely. In the fading light, we catch a final glimpse of the steadfast soldier, vigilantly standing guard as the darkness of night overtakes the palace.<\/p>\n

The shadows will not relinquish their grip until morning, but the solitary soldier will still be there, standing guard beside the gates of the Imperial Palace.<\/p>\n