At the Tokyo Government Building's observation deck, some 45 floors up, we saw a complete 360 degree view of Tokyo. From high above, it looked like any other metropolitan city- high sky scrappers in the center of the city, patches of green parks, and thousands...perhaps millions of stacked apartments crammed in every spot possible. Nyeh...the view was okay.
First night, we went to Shinjuku, where it is claimed to host the busiest train station in the world. I believe it.
Nightlife in Tokyo is unlike anything I have ever experienced. Shops stay open late as well and the abundance of food and night clubs were apparent. Street vendors have their deep fryers and crepe stands out for business until the early hours of the morning, rain or not. Club goers are dressed up in almost costume like attires. People are just everywhere.
We had a Sukiyaki dinner... Since we didn't understand Japanese, we thought it was $36 for two people. We were mistaken. It was $36 per person. But it worked out well because the food was delicious.
By the end of the night, we stumbled into Kabukicho, the red district. I can't quite explain that part...you just had to be there.
p.s. My beloved durian followed me to Japan =)
No comments:
Post a Comment