Well I survived my first day in Tokyo . . . barely. I started the day with a jog and let me tell you, nothing says sore thumb like an athletic looking white girl running down the street in mini work-out clothes. Thankfully for me, the Japanese are too polite to stare. After a quick shower and a leisurely breakfast I wandered Sarah's local hood, Asagaya, before I made my way to the train station where I only got on one wrong train while making my way towards the Harajuku district. I then spent the rest of my day wondering among the fashion crazed of Japan where I encountered much needed stores like the doggie clothing store, the boy band photo store, the Alice in Wonderland inspired clothing store or my favorite of them all - custom rhine stone blinging. (My Kindle may return with a whole lot more sparkle.)
As rain season was officially announced just 3 days ago, the weather made sure to cooperate - complete with rain all afternoon and evening. It didn't prevent me from walking through Yoyogi Park and visiting the Meiji Temple before returning to the apartment with Sarah. After drying off we headed out for a late dinner at an izakaya - a Japanese resturant - and to see how hard it is really is to order vegan dishes in Japan. The good news is my belly is full, I am ready for bed and tomorrow's adventures!
Harajuku. These people shop like their lives depend on it.
The torii at the Meiji Shrine. Before one can enter the shrine they have to rinse both their hands and the inside of their mouth, everyone using the same dipping cup. And this is how viruses are spread!
The wishing wall at the Meiji Temple. I was too cheap to buy a wish plaque, so if anyone I know falls terrible ill soon - sorry.
This one is for my mom - she LOVES the Japanese plastic food. It is a rather creative marketing device.
Does that make it Vegan?
ReplyDeleteI was referring to the plastic food being vegan- HaHa...
ReplyDeletei remember running in manila. they had courses at the hotel mandarin around the city. still, it felt kinda strange to be the only one running in super humid cloudy weather. ;) as far as i know, no animals were harmed (other than dinosaurs) in the creation of plastic food models. :) they do have a plethora of them in Nihon to be sure! very realistic! ha!
ReplyDeleteAlison, Your mother clearly is a woman of impeccable tastes with an eye for the unique. One day the art of Asian plastic food will be appreciated and prized by collectors around the globe. Your mother is ahead of her time! Kim
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