Akihabara and Ginza by night
8 May 2010
Tonight I revisited a couple of places I had been to already, which are probably much more interesting at night. First up, Akihabara, Electric Tow....
Yokohama
8 May 2010
Before I talk about Yokohama, time for another observation of Japan. Japanese people do not J walk, ever. You can stand at a corner of a small bac....
Its Raining
7 May 2010
Short update tonight because like the title says, its raining. I did still wander around and splash in the puddles, but when absolutely everyone b....
Asakusa, boat ride.
7 May 2010
Today I headed out to the old part of Tokyo called Asakusa, which looks quite far on the train map but is only about 30 minutes. Never really havi....
Food in Kabukicho
6 May 2010
First an update on the feet situation. I decided to drain my various blisters, using the sharp corner of a pair of tweezers. Im sure they will red....
Ueno Park, Musems and Zoo.
6 May 2010
First of all, London museums are far better than Tokyo museums, at least the ones I went to in Tokyo so far one of which is supposed to be the big....
Tokyo Metropolitan Building, Roppongi
5 May 2010
One of the main tourist attractions in Tokyo is the free viewing floor on the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Building. I took a photo of thi....
Ginza, Ikebukuro
5 May 2010
Another fine day, have had really good luck with the weather so far. Pollution starting to become apparent though, which is a side effect of fine ....
Shibuya
4 May 2010
I thought I was staying in the busiest place in Tokyo by staying at Shinjuku. It may still prove to be that once people go back to work on Thursda....