Wednesday, August 19, 2009

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.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

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.

Friday, August 14, 2009

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

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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.

Tuesday, August 11, 2009


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).

Monday, August 10, 2009

Kyoto Day 2


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

Sunday, August 9, 2009

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.