The Next Four Days in Tokyo!

I have spent that last couple of days exploring the giant city that is Tokyo and adjusting a little to the Japanese culture. Over the last four days, I visited Ueno Park and watched various street performers such as magicians, musicians, and other talented performers. I visited the famous Shibuya crossing to make my trek across the street with thousands of others. To tell you the truth, the crossing is extremely hectic. No matter which way you go, you run into a bunch of people! I visited Ginza (the financial district) and walked through the streets filled with various designer stores, luxury car dealerships, and expensive restaurants. I've learned a few Japanese words that help me to get around and people have been extremely open to helping me when I am lost. The food here is unreal! The food in Vietnam was delicious when I visited there, but Japanese food might honestly top that. Among the metropolis that is Tokyo, there are many ancient temples that you can visit and these have been the highlight of my trip thus far. I visited the Taito temple in Asakusa with the large market that surrounds the worship area. I also visited the Meiji Shrine which is surrounded by a huge park and forest that allows for a nice break from the city scene. At one of the smaller temples in a cemetery, I got my Goshuincho which is a stamp book that proves what temples that you have visited! You can get the stamps at both shrines (which is Shinto) and temples (which is Buddhist) and is a really cool way to remember my trip. I plan to continue to add to the stamp book as my trip continues, especially when I head to Kyoto tomorrow.

Tree in Ueno Park

Pagoda at Taito Temple in Asakusa

Taito Temple in Asakusa