Sugoi hot day...

So hot today!!

Plans changed. C-Chan blew me out. I think she had a 'boy friend headache', which means she prolly told her fiance that she was going to meet me and it caused a real headache.

I guess my reputation preceeds me. Demo - I "never rub another man's rhubarb", unless it wants to be rubbed ;) Besides, I'm saving myself for Natsuko Tohno. Everyone knows that, right? [link updated to stop spamming by 'sexy' websites ;) - thanks Dabs]

With the change of plans I decided to do some 'speed tourism'.

This is something seem to have perfected. It basically means - show up a a place, go 'meh', take some photos, move on. When I'm alone in a city - I tend to do this a lot, which is why I prefer to meet up with people or just do business.

Anyway - I started with Ginza, because I've never been. Hmmmm... not my cup of tea. I'm not after a Louis Vuitton bag so I quickly moved on.

Went up to Ueno, which is one of the main parks in Tokyo. Was okay. I prefer the buzz of Yoyogi - but if had a few interesting places.



The lake outside one of the temples...



...was full of koi carpe.



This building would make a really good 'SketchUp' tutorial.



This would be a little harder to build.






I took this picture quickly because I was actually trying to take a picture of these 2 cute parking attendent girls that were trying to break into a car to move it. It reminded me of the anime 'You're Under Arrest!'.



Sugoi cute girls in uniforms.



NEKO WA KAWAII!!!



Me in a 'Beastie Boys' lense.





After blitzing through Ueno I jumped back on the Yamanote line (cos I couldn't find the Ginza line) and headed back to Shibuya. Demo - I jumped off a few stops before to go to Meguro. (Good Lord - I really do sound like Aya-Chan now!!)

I'd remembered there was the famous 'Parasite Museum' there and I decided to try and find it. Now the other thing you need to know about my 'speed tourism' is I never use a map.

Now, be careful kids, cos you can only really do this in cities like Tokyo. Do it in LA and you'll die (oh I LOVE LA...). But Tokyo is a city you can safely explore. I like finding the more 'colourful' spots of the city. Shibuya has lots... Meguro has a few too ;)

However, I didn't find the 'Parasite Museum' :( ah well... I tried.

Headed back to Shibuya to cool off in the hotel. Tonight I AM GOING TO THE J-POP CAFE!!! I DON'T CARE IF IT IS CLOSED - I WILL BREAK THE DOOR DOWN. Then I'll either be sensible and get an early night. Or not sensible and stay out late.

I've had to restrict myself on not buying anything else. I tried to close my suitcase today.... Hmmmm.... I think a few things will have to be taken out of their boxes. :)

Nic.

posted by Nic @ 8:00 AM 4 comments