Went for a walk to that nice little park just next to Tokyo Tower again, but the serenity was completely ruined by roadworks, but I still sat for a while anyway.
Came back and found a nice park just past Tokyo Midtown shopping centre, so sat there for a while as well.
It's quite windy today, and even a few raindrops fell.
Why is orange flavoured Fanta yellow in Japan? Does it have 5% real fruit juice like the Fanta back home? I think I like the taste of Japan's orange flavoured Fanta more than Australia's. But ultimately, I still like Sunkist the best - do they have that here in Japan?
When I came back, I finished up my essay on "How is gender constructed in Asia?" and as good as it isn't, I'm sure it's worth at least a pass ... hopefully.
Hopefully meeting up with a local tomorrow who's gonna show me around for a bit ... hopefully.
Guess we'll just have to wait and see. Fingers crossed! XD
- Ian. :-)
Showing posts with label Tokyo Tower. Show all posts
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Thursday, May 6, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Day 2 - Tokyo Tower.
The day began with corn flakes for breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.
I noticed last night that I could see what I thought was Tokyo Tower from my window, and this morning went to confirm that with the staff. I still can't quite believe that I can see it.
After confirming it with the staff, I asked them how to get there, and went on my way. Two lefts out of the hotel and a very long walk, I was there, only to discover the hundreds of people lined up both for the Michael Jackson Lifetime Exhibition, and the actual tower itself. Apparently it's holidays here now, so I don't fancy my chances of it being any less busy on a weekday.
On the way I noticed a place that was General Nogi's Residence and Stable, where there is a plaque at the front in English and Japanese, with all other plaques being in Japanese. There's also a ... shrine? temple? at the back, which is quite nice ... the sound of the metal brooms scraping the pebbles drove me nuts, so I moved on.
Anyway, getting back to Tokyo Tower ... just across the road there is a really peaceful garden, so I went down there, took some photos and sat around for a bit.
On the way back, I looked into the shopping centre where the video game company Konami is located - were my Japanese at a higher skill level I would have perhaps gone in, but alas my Japanese is very limited.
Later on I went to a "FamilyMart" and was a little shocked by what was on the covers of some of the magzazines ... non-shrink wrapped and all ... that is, a child could easily walk up to it and browse through it.
Anyway, as much as I want to, I don't really like Meiji Chocolate. :-( (Sorry Meiji).
Later again, I went for a walk to find the nearest JR station which isn't far away at all ... well ... for someone who doesn't mind walking it isn't far away, anyway.
Got a bit lost on the walk home, but found my way again thanks to the people who ran the bicycle shop - arigatou!
and now here I am again.
Thank you.
I noticed last night that I could see what I thought was Tokyo Tower from my window, and this morning went to confirm that with the staff. I still can't quite believe that I can see it.
After confirming it with the staff, I asked them how to get there, and went on my way. Two lefts out of the hotel and a very long walk, I was there, only to discover the hundreds of people lined up both for the Michael Jackson Lifetime Exhibition, and the actual tower itself. Apparently it's holidays here now, so I don't fancy my chances of it being any less busy on a weekday.
On the way I noticed a place that was General Nogi's Residence and Stable, where there is a plaque at the front in English and Japanese, with all other plaques being in Japanese. There's also a ... shrine? temple? at the back, which is quite nice ... the sound of the metal brooms scraping the pebbles drove me nuts, so I moved on.
Anyway, getting back to Tokyo Tower ... just across the road there is a really peaceful garden, so I went down there, took some photos and sat around for a bit.
On the way back, I looked into the shopping centre where the video game company Konami is located - were my Japanese at a higher skill level I would have perhaps gone in, but alas my Japanese is very limited.
Later on I went to a "FamilyMart" and was a little shocked by what was on the covers of some of the magzazines ... non-shrink wrapped and all ... that is, a child could easily walk up to it and browse through it.
Anyway, as much as I want to, I don't really like Meiji Chocolate. :-( (Sorry Meiji).
Later again, I went for a walk to find the nearest JR station which isn't far away at all ... well ... for someone who doesn't mind walking it isn't far away, anyway.
Got a bit lost on the walk home, but found my way again thanks to the people who ran the bicycle shop - arigatou!
and now here I am again.
Thank you.
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