AdventureTime: The First Week

And so the adventure has started.

Almost a week has passed since arriving in Japan and it has gone by in good health and spirits.

I flew into Narita Airport on the 13th arriving at 8.40 ahead of schedule


Japanese landscape

I then proceeded to travel straight to Atsuko, Tetsuya and Shoko's house in the centre of Tokyo and then collapsed after the eleven hour flight and journey through town.

Day two started with a delicious breakfast and a plan to see Nippori, a small residential area north of Ueno park. Nippori has a small shopping street a that is known for its food and small independent shops.

Nippori main street

The tomb of Gamo Kunpei

Me and Atsuko

Tofu treats fried and filled with prawns

On our walk we made our way to Ueno park

Nap time

Day Three. SHIBUYA!

Shibuya is the hippest place in Tokyo to go, so many stores, people, restaurants it's almost a sensory overload. I planned to meet my friend Henry from the old times of home education.

The Shibuya crossing

The Mutants!

The evil looking headquarters of Disney

Maybe a bag for Camden

Met with Henry! We met an age ago in home education and now he lives in Tokyo now to study Karate.

A dog at the miniature pet store

A Hobgolbin Pub!!

The Mori Tower in Roppongi


Back in Roppongi

Day four saw me travel to Shinjuku area on the middle west side of Tokyo. It holds most of the government buildings including Tocho, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building. You can take a lift for free to the 45th floor to see a stunning view over the metropolis.

For the video game enthusiasts here is a level from Jet Set Radio Future

Day five! Astuko, Tetsuya and I went to a flea market in Chofu, west of Tokyo Central. It was packed full of people, antiques, foods, craft beers, crafts and furniture galore.