Fabulous views of Tokyo at dusk are to be found at the Metropolitan Government Building Observation Tower on the 45th floor. I captured an image west of Shinjuku as we started our trip. What a cool city! ♥
Tokyo at dusk
Japanese doll window display
Tokyo craziness on Christmas night
Tokyo craziness on Christmas night
I enjoyed walking around Shibuya on Christmas day. So many crowds in shops it will make your head spin! When we went out in the evening for nightclubbing in Roppongi, we came across many revelers showing off their Christmas cheer and of course, the campy attempts at attention. In Shibuya, there were many impeccably made up girls in naughty Santa outfits around the world famous Shibuya crossing. At the above link is a motorcycle troupe wearing Santa outfits showing off and ripping it up in Shibuya. I only wish I were more adept at a digital camera to capture all the moments that intrigued me.
Lost in Translation
I am back from a very cool brief holiday in Japan! Having never been to Asia and raised in North America, it was a bit of a culture shock but a satisfying one because I love the thrill and excitement of city breaks.
I visited Tokyo and Kyoto in a whirlwind tour and noticed some interesting “Engrish” along the way. Although there wasn’t a lot of it, my senses were on alert for anything out of the ordinary. The words, the images and the sounds all contributed to sensory overload. Tokyo is sensory overload at all times! Kyoto was a slight contrast to the crazy, neon and concrete jungle of the Tokyo districts. I enjoyed a glimpse of traditional Japan, from the geisha and maiko to the the carefully preserved architectural displays in Kyoto. Both cities left an indelible imprint on my mind. I am reminded of my visit almost everywhere I go when I see cool technology!
This following week will see my photos posted along with further thoughts regarding my amazing trip. Please stay tuned..
Back to our regularly scheduled programming..
Hello! I’m back from a short hiatus: learning during this great Vancouver summer. You can now anticipate more regular posts from me as I navigate my way through the communications world at SFU and beyond!