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Day 2 & 3
Konichiwa! It is currently about 8am local time here in Tokyo and we are getting prepared to start the day. Yesterday we did lots of walking and subway riding in and around the many districts of the area. We decided to check out of the Sakura Hostel and stay somewhere new just for a unique experience. For Y10,000 (approx. $100) you get a very small room with a bed, a tv, and an airplane-sized bathroom. The hotel we stayed in last night was in an area called Shinkjuku. Shinkjuku is a southern area full of entertainment. The best meal we've had yet was at a small authentic shoeless restaurant that was tucked away from the tourists (see video). I think the nicest part about Tokyo is the public transportation system. The trains and subways are well marked and easy to follow.
Yesterday we went to Ginza which is similar to 5th Ave in NYC. It is considered a flamboyant district for sophisticated adults. From here we walked down to the Tsukiji Market which is the largest central wholesale fish market in Japan. Here the fishy smell is nose-piercing, the ground is sopping wet, and fishermen crowd the small alleys driving motorized fish carts. I had to watch my back every moment because if I didn't I would have been run over!
From here we took the subway over to Shibuya that is quite possibly my favorite area of Tokyo. The streets are filled with young trend-setters and girls with
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