The last days in Japan, oh the bittersweet feeling

My last days in Tokyo were spent in hectic running around to try and see everything, after which my feet hurt quite a lot. Saw lots of cool building and cool places. Last day soaked my feet in an onsen/ public bath where they had amazing water-jets and then ate some sushi in a Kaiten sushi place.

Tokyo

Went to see the biggest animation convention in Japan, and thus the world, but was bored out of my mind. The only thing I found interesting were the people who dressed up themselves in anime character costumes. Then went to see a huge Robot model in the area.
Today went to the famous Harajuku, but there were only three girls there. I think most people might have been attending the final day of the convention that I have attended yesterday. Afterward, got a haircut, went to see a Matsuri where people got soaked with water, and ended by walking around the Ginza district.

Today was the reunion of the IS support group. It was pretty cool, although some things in Akihabara were pretty strange.

Last day in Kyoto was hectic, but fun. Went on a tour of imperial palace, did the philosopher's path, and saw Kyoto handicraft center.

Today, ran into some people from Hostel in Nara and traveled with them for a little while. Got mugged by some deer, saw the biggest wood building in Japan, and walked through the Inari tori buildings (where I was bitten to death by mosquitoes).

Kyoto Day 2

Saw some other things. It was fun, but the highlight has to be the 1000 buddhas. That was very impressive.

Kyoto 2

Well, it is only my first full day in Kyoto, and I believe I have already seen two important world heritage places: The Golden Palace and the Mizukyoji?
I also got lucky and directed to a free photo opp. with the Gion maiko. I don't know how Kyoto people so easily spotted me as a tourist (at least 5 times today I was talked to in English without even opening my mouth), but I am not complaining.

Yep, belly dancing in Kyoto's Gion District, famous for its geisha.
How bizzare

Some old photos

The famous nice view of Hakodate。

Kyoto

Well Kyoto is as hot as an underside of a sumo　Wrestler armpit.　But I really like it.　It doesn't have the charm of a Megalopolis　Like　Tokyo, but it has its charm and it is quite pretty.　The hostel is very nice and clean, as well as its location in the center of the city a great place to start excursions.
I have been here but one evening, and already managed to see a Festival, with surprisingly belly dancing

The ending of the program

The ending of the program was quite hectic.
There was the studying for the final test, which I am happy to have behind. I have also been busy with sending my bag over to Narita. Since I am traveling, I decided not to bring my heavy bag but only my small travel one.
I have to say that it is quite sad to be saying good byes to everyone, but I am also looking forward to the rest of the country.
Next time I will post anything will most likely be from Kyoto's Gion District.

The weekend

Well, I should perhaps start with Saturday and the fishing. The day was actually quite windy, so the waves were horrible and I got sick, as well as everybody else besides my host dad. Added to that, squid must have dived down really low, since my host dad only caught one. But besides that, it was actually pretty fun to see the city from the water.
Later on I was a flag-bearer in the parade, where I dressed up as Imperial Russian soldier/flag bearer. This duty also involved taking a ride on a boat, but thankfully no problem this time, mostly because we were constantly moving and were in the harbor.
Sunday was also quite eventful. I got to participate in the Ika Odori, a dancing festival. Overall an interesting and memorable weekend.