Japan = bright shoes and weird food

6-21-10

After another wonderfully relaxing morning, I set off to visit the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno Park. I, however, failed at doing any research into the museum and was quite shocked to find the museum closed on Mondays. Whoops. I still had a great time wondering around the park and visiting the Ameyayoko Market. From there I headed over to Shinjuku to take in the view of Tokyo for free from the government buildings. Not only was today a great day, but I also didn't get on one wrong train even with multiple train changes! Watch out Japan - here I come! Or more accurately, watch out Kawaguchi-ko - here I come tomorrow!



Apparently I came just a tad too early to see the lily pad flowers in bloom in Ueno park.


There is flame burning inside that dove that was taken originally from the fires created in Hiroshima when the atomic bomb was dropped. I think there are 3 such peace fires burning in Japan. And no you can't blow it out - there is safety glass around the flame.


Ameyayoko Market in Ueno. A regular bizarre.


I can't tell if it is $25 a peach or $25 for 5 peaches. Hmm . . .


A slight idea of the fashion in Tokyo. It turns out brands make items specifically for sale in Japan only such as bright purple Merrell hiking boots and neon green Columbia day packs.


I found this LOVE artwork randomly walking around Shinjuku, but I happen to know this is the famous American artist Robert Indiana as I once owned a painting of his. (It was taken in the pseudo-divorce.)


The view from the 45th floor of the Metropolitan Government Building.


Vegetable Granola - I wasn't sure whether to eat it for dinner or breakfast. I went with dinner and it proved to be a good decision, but then again when is cereal ever a bad decision?