Thursday, June 3, 2010

Tokyo A-Go-Go

After my amazing journey through Japan it's time to head back to Tokyo and finish up. The last couple of days are spent in different districts of Japan. I had planned to go to a sumo match, but it turns out sumo is extremely popular and I won't be able to get tickets. Who knew aggressive naked men hugging in diapers was so highly sought after? I head down to the electronic district for some serious gaming in the arcades. This is the Japan that most American nerds dream about, and save every precious dollar for. To come game in Akihabra (the electronic district).
I later head on to Asakusa, another Tokyo district, and check out their old traditional Japanese architecture. This area is so cute, and has a long market to shop for various silk fans and perfume bottles.
The last day, Jen and I walk all around Tokyo and she shows me the places I haven't seen yet. That night we decide to do antoher traditional Japanese bath. This one is huge and has a little less of a traditional feel than the one I went to in Miyajima. We sit in these huge buckets of water and have conversation about her trips to Vietnam as a child. We laugh and talk, and try out all of the different baths they offer.
The next day it's off to Beijing China for a completely different experience.

1 comment:

  1. i'm so happy i got to be at your first destination! it was a blast!!...annnd how often do you get naked with your friends?

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