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Tokyo fabulous food 2015

August 15, 2021 by David Herd

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Tokyo fabulous food 2015, this was my 4th visit to this wonderful city. I was travelling with my friend Hamish from Pattaya who is also a huge fan of Japanese cuisine.

Sushizanmai is my favourite restaurant

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

This is one of their many branches, my favoourite was near the old Tsukiji  market.

Best food in the world

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

That’s just my humble opinion, good Japanese food all over the country is magnificent ๐Ÿ™‚

Did I say perfection?

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Well, here’s proof. 

Open 24 hours a day & there always seems to be a queue

Tsujiki wholesale Fish market Tokyo

It’s now 2021 & I hope they have not moved as the fish market has.

So many choices & such little time. ๐Ÿ™‚

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

  What a terrific variety of top quality sashimi.

The Cellar Grill at Omotesando

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

A fabulous restaurant with incredibe food.

Sausauges at the Cellar Grill

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Now this does not look Japanese.

Baked avocado was fabulous

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

I am now hooked on baked avocado. ๐Ÿ™‚

Our friendly waiter at the Cellar Grill

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

If you visit tokyo make sure you try this wonderful restaurant. 

Pre dinner drinks at Metro cafe

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

What a mix, on Canadian, Two American & two Australians.

Heading for Piss Alley

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Memory Lane, or Piss Alley as its often referred to (or in Japanese, Omoide Yokocho).

Lots of smal crowded restaurants in Piss Alley.

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Located in Shinjuku, Piss Alley is a must see when you are in Tokyo.

Two Ameican girls dining in Piss Alley.

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Naturally Hamish & I had a nice chat with the gorgeous girls.

Another terrific restaurant near Shibuya station.

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

The food was so good I ate there two nights in a row.

Here are two dishes they serve

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One beef & one chicken.

Shabusen in the Ginza

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

Kobe beef to die for. ๐Ÿ™‚

Am I happy, or am I happy. ๐Ÿ™‚

Asia best city definitely Tokyo Japan

Shabusen is fabulous.

Farewell from Tokyo

Tokyo fabulous food 2015

I can’t wait to visit again. Many thanks for visiting my Tokyo fabulous food 2015 photo blog.

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Overnight Narita Station APA Hotel

June 24, 2018 by David Herd

Farewell Japan after my 5th visit since 2007.

Overnight Narita Station APA Hotel

Overnight Narita Station

Overnight Narita Station APA Hotel before flying home to Thailand after another wonderful Japanese holiday. My six hour flight was scheduled to leave at 10.00 am so staying in Tokyo would have meant getting up very early.

There is a free shuttle bus from the APA hotel to the airport which takes about 30 minutes.

All you can eat restaurant.

Overnight Narita Station The Spiral Staircase is a small “hole in the wall” restaurant that offers unlimited food for a set price of around 2,200 Yen. They also included the largest glass of red wine that I have ever been served.

Desert included

Overnight Narita StationA pancake with ice cream, delicious.

Reminds me of an old song

Overnight Narita Station APA Hotel Smoke gets in your eyes, sung by the Platters way back in the 50s. ๐Ÿ™‚

Overnight Narita Station APA Hotel

Overnight Narita Station Huge glass of red from Chile + a large salad.

My lucky day….

Overnight Narita Station I scored a window seat in am exit row.

Great view from the plane.

Overnight Narita Station A beautiful blue sky and ocean.

Another remote atoll

Overnight Narita Station APA Hotel About an hour out of Tokyo on the way to Bangkok. Thanks for visiting my Overnight Narita Station APA Hotel photo blog.

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Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan

June 23, 2018 by David Herd

Day & night Tokyo is fantastic.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan come alive at night as does most of this great city. The lights, the restaurants, the bars, there is so much to do and see in Tokyo. Above is a busy arcade at Asakusa.

Early evening & the crowd is building.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan A slow build up however the crowds will come.

A little hole in the wall for dinner.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan A typical small Tokyo restaurant.

Delicious Yakitori

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan My favourite Japanese cuisine, as you probably know by now.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan Asakusa is fabulous at night as is most of Tokyo.

Wet night in Shibuya

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan My last night in Tokyo tomorrow I take the Shinkansen to Sendai.

Shibuya is about 45 minutes from Asakusa

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan A direct ride on the Ginza line.

Time for dinner.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan So many restaurants to choose from, there must be 5,000 restaurants in Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan.

Soup & dumplings.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan Both delicious.

Starbucks in Shibuya overlooks the famous Shibuya scramble.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan Check out THIS LINK for the scramble.

Ping pong club

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan Very different from those in Bangkok. ๐Ÿ™‚

Tokyo Sky Tree

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan The view from Asakusa.

Creme cake in Asakusa

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan

You are never too old to enjoy a creme cake, I hope he is hungry. ๐Ÿ™‚

Glass skyscraper in Asakusa.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan A terrific building in Asakusa. Many thanks for visiting my Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo Japan photo blog. 

30 million visitors means itโ€™s always busy here.

Asakusa Shibuya Tokyo JapanThis Buddhist Temple is the cities oldest temple. Senso-ji is the most widely visited spiritual site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually. The temple was completed in the year 645, making it Tokyoโ€˜s oldest temple.

Tawaramachi Station

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

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Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

June 13, 2018 by David Herd

You gotta love the Ginza

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

Ginza Tokyo Shopping  Entertainment, a square meter of land in the district’s center is worth over ten million yen, making it one of the most expensive real estate in Japan.

Ladies in traditional dress.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping EntertainmentIf you want to see more people wearing a Kimono just visit the shrine in Asakusa.

Lunch at Shabusen

Ginza Tokyo Shopping EntertainmentShabusen has a very high TripAdvisor rating, #96 of 7,835 Restaurants in Chuo.

From one extreme to the other.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping EntertainmentCalled 300BAR 8 it is one of 3 bars in Ginza serving all drinks for 300 Yen + tax.

Quite small but great value.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Dining EntertainmentThe Margaritas were a bit on the small side but still very good value.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Dining Entertainment & Super cars.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

A fabulous Nissan concept car.

One more look at the beast.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

The Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo vehicle on display at Nissan Crossing showroom in the Ginza.

New shopping mall Ginza 6

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

There are a number of luxury shopping malls in the Ginza, this one seems to be much the same with all the luxury labels.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Dining Entertainment

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Dining Entertainment

Ultra modern concept as you would expect.

If you want a great Sushi restaurant look no further than Sushizanmai

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

Fifteen minutes walk south near where the old fish market was.

Dinner with my friend Claibourne Jones.

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

Our chef in the background recognised me from previous years.

My YouTube clip has been viewed 62,000 times.

Fantastic chaotic Sushi restaurant in Tokyo.

This gives you a sample of the chaotic atmosphere at Sushizanmai. Thanks for visiting my Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment photo blog.

kabuki theatre tokyo

Ginza Tokyo Shopping Entertainment

The building was destroyed on October 30, 1921. Since it burned down from an electrical fire, the second building was designed to โ€œbe fireproof, yet carry traditional Japanese architectural stylesโ€, and at the same time using Western building materials such as lighting equipment. The reconstruction commenced in 1922, and was uncompleted when the 1923 Great Kantล earthquake struck and caused it to burn down. It was rebuilt in a baroque Japanese revivalist style, meant to evoke the architectural details of Japanese castles, as well as temples of pre-Edo period. The theater again burned down in the Allied bombing during World War II. It was restored in 1950  preserving the style of 1924 reconstruction, and was until recently one of Tokyoโ€™s more dramatic and traditional buildings.

Tawaramachi Station

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

This trip I stayed at the Agora Place hotel which was a wonderful location close to 3 metro stations Tawaramachi, Ueno & Asakusa. You can get an express train direct from Narita & you can catch the Shinkansen from Ueno. Tawaramachi Station is on the Ginza line so it’s direct to the Ginza in 23 minutes.

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Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

June 12, 2018 by David Herd

Sensoji Temple

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo is the cities oldest temple. Senso-ji is the most widely visited spiritual site in the world with over 30 million visitors annually. The temple was completed in the year 645, making it Tokyo‘s oldest temple.

30 million visitors means it’s always busy here.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo There are many festivals throughout the year in Asakusa, the most famous of them is the Sanja Matsuri, also known as Sanja Festival in May.

The purification process.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo Prior to entering the temple take the ladle in your right hand and pour some water over your left hand. Then repeat the process using the opposite hands. 

 Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo incense burner.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoMany people believe that touching the smoke with injured parts of the body may have a healing effect.

I’ll have one of those please…..

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoAs you can see food is sold within the temple grounds.

Let’s dress up as a Geisha

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoA delightful tradition, many ladies & gorgeous young girls hire a Kimono to feel more in the moment at the Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo.

Don’t they look wonderful and happy?

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo It really is a joy to see their happy smiling faces.

Of course everyone wants a selfie with the girls. ๐Ÿ™‚

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo And why not? They really look fabulous.

Lining up to see inside the temple.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoThere certainly is lots of gold inside the temple.

lets have a closer look.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoBuddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo is rather spectacular don’t you think?

Kaminarimon or outer gate.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo This fabulous gate has been destroyed & rebuilt many times throughout the ages.

Hashimoto Yakusi-do Temple

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo The temple houses a seating figure of Yakushi Nyorai (Physician of Souls).

Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoIn every nook & cranny there is something special to see at the amazing Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo.

Another beautiful setting.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoAround every corner awaits a surprise.

A shopping arcade at the temple entrance.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo As you can imagine there are lots of temple souvenirs here.

Finally the old & the new.

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa TokyoThat’s the famous Tokyo Skytree, check out MY PHOTO BLOG from a previous trip.

One last shot of the gorgeous girls.

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Tawaramachi Station

Ancient Buddhist Temple Asakusa Tokyo

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Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

December 6, 2016 by David Herd

Tokyo is a wonderful city

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

 Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo Station were the main areas where I spent my time in October 2016. Three nights and 2 days is just not enough time to fully enjoy this great city. It was however my starting point for my 2 week 6 city adventure on the Shinkansen or bullet train. 

I travelled to 6 interesting Japanese cities, includung Kanazawa, Hiroshima, Kumamoto, Kagoshima, Nagasaki & Fukuoka

 Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Lets start around the Tsukiji area, here is my friend Kayo inspecting the produce. ๐Ÿ™‚

Sushizanmai

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

My favourite sushi restaurant located close to the Tsukiji seafood market.

We both love Sushizanmai

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

I have also eaten in their branches in Osaka, Hiroshima & Fukuoka.

The eel is absolutely fabulous

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo Station

 There is always a queue waiting to get in, make sure you sit at the sushi counter on the ground floor.

Bluefin Tuna Sells for $117,000 at Tokyo Auction

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 Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Around the Tsukiji market area there are many sidewalk stores selling fresh seafood. The huge market was supposed to relocate by now, the 81-year old fish market is one of the largest of its kind in the world and is a Tokyo cultural icon.

Many stores will cook for you

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Many people rate the market as the number one attraction in Tokyo.

Everyone deserves a break

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

He probably started work at 3 am so it’s time for a break. ๐Ÿ™‚

My hotel was great value in a perfect location with free WiFi, book through THIS LINK for an excellent discount.

We say farewell to the Tsukiji market area

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

However I can assure you we shall return. ๐Ÿ™‚

Lets take a 15 minute walk to Ginza.

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

On the way we pass the famous Kabuki Theatre.

The theatre dates to 1889 & has been destroyed by fire, earthquakes and war. It re-opened in 2013 and attracts 900,000 visitors a year.

Tokyo love buildings with a twist

 Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

One of the great attractions in Japan is seeing the old and the new.

The Ginza

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Back in the 1990s real estate in the Ginza was unbelievably expensive, one square meter of land was over 100 million yen. Prices now in 2016 have fallen dramatically however the area is still very expensive.

You can buy anything in the Ginza

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Just make sure you have your black Amex card with you. ๐Ÿ™‚

 Kayo & I at a Spanish restaurant

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Close to my hotel there were a number of restaurants including this Spanish one.

So many restaurants & such little time.

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Kayo had a snack & I stuck to the beers & red wine.

Instead of Spanish I chose a busy noisy Japanese restaurant

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

I had only been in Tokyo 24 hours so I was craving Japanese food. 

Shumai?

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

These look more Chinese than Japanese. ๐Ÿ™‚

This is more like it

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Chicken Yakitori delicious.

So many restaurants

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

And such little time. ๐Ÿ™‚

Tokyo Station

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

There is now a bus from Narita that will bring you to a stop opposite Tokyo Station or Sukiyabashi crossing in Ginza for only 1000 Yen. 

Adjacent to Tokyo Station

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

The lights of Tokyo at night are magnificent. 

Akihabara

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

 famous for its hundreds or perhaps thousands electronic shops.

My hotel was excellent.

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

Close to 3 metro stations including the Hibuyu line with with free WiFi, book through THIS LINK for an excellent discount.

After 3 nights in Tokyo

Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo

I’m off for a two week trip to 6 cities I have never seen before. Many thanks for visiting my Tsukiji Sushi Teriyaki Tokyo Station photo blog.

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Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

October 9, 2015 by David Herd

From the Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

 Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers make this one of the world’s truly great cities. When you add wonderful people, great food & restaurants you have the whole package. This September 2015 trip was my 4th visit to which has now become my favourite city.

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Tokyo Tower

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

The photos above were taken from the observation deck of the Tokyo Tower. Built in 1958, the tower’s main sources of revenue are tourism and antenna leasing. Over 150 million people have visited the tower since its opening. FootTown, a four-story building located directly under the tower, houses museums, restaurants and shops. Departing from there, guests can visit two observation decks. The two-story Main Observatory is located at 150 metres (490 ft), while the smaller Special Observatory reaches a height of 249.6 metres (819 ft

Ladies at the Ginza

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Today the kimono are most often worn by women, and on special occasions. Traditionally, unmarried women wore a style of kimono called furisode, with almost floor-length sleeves, on special occasions. A few older women and even fewer men still wear the kimono on a daily basis. Men wear the kimono most often at weddings, tea ceremonies, and other very special or very formal occasions. Professional sumo wrestlers are often seen in the kimono because they are required to wear traditional Japanese dress whenever appearing in public.

The Ginza

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

One of the best known intersections in the world.  Ginza is recognized by many as one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world, attracting visitors and regulars alike from across the globe.

Wako store in the Ginza

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Wako is a department store retailer in Japan, whose best known store (commonly known as the Ginza Wako) is at the heart of the Ginza shopping district in Tokyo. This store is famous for its watches, jewellery, chocolate, porcelain, dishware, and handbags, as well as upscale foreign goods.

 Tokyo Peninsula Hotel

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Spectacular Tokyo Hotel near the Ginza. Only around $560 usd per night if you book through this link. ๐Ÿ™‚

Modern Tokyo buildings

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From the modern to the traditional Tokyo has t all.

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

The GAP building in Tokyo near the Ginza, this city is a shopping paradise.

The old and the new

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Tokyo is a city of contrasts, they preserve the old and build the new. ๐Ÿ™‚

 Fujiya Building Ginza

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

One of Tokyo’s iconic buildings.

Much more spectacular at night

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Tokyo at night lights up in all its glory, walking around the Ginza in the evening is quite exciting. Ginza is a popular destination on weekends, when the main north-south artery is closed to traffic.

Accidental video

Tokyo, Ginza to imperial Palace.

This was taken by accident, from Shabusen restaurant in the Ginza followed by our walk to the Imperial Palace. I didn’t realize my camera was making a compilation of the photos I was taking.

Kitanomaru Park

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

 Kitanomaru Park is located North of the Tokyo Imperial Palace.

The Imperial Palace

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

One of the most popular sots in Tokyo for a photograph.

Piss Alley Shinjunku

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Piss Alley Tokyo was named many years ago, when it was a shady destination for criminals to get drunk together. The place wasnโ€™t very built up back in those days, so instead of using a toilet, people just relieved themselves wherever they could.

 Grambell Hotel Shibuya

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A nice budget hotel in a fantastic location. Use this link for a great rate.

Lancia Stratos

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 The Lancia Stratos isnโ€™t just one of the worldโ€™s rarest cars, but one with an iconic cult following like no other. In total, 492 Stratos are believed to have been built, with the majority of them being competition or Rally race cars. We saw this rare beast in the Ginza.

Sushizanmai

Tokyo Towers Temples Skyscrapers

Open 24 hours a day adjacent to the Tsujiki fish market is my favourite restaurant in Tokyo. It is an experience to enjoy and remember. If you want a quiet romantic setting cross this place off your list. It is a happy frenetic chaotic dining experience, and the food is wonderful.  There is always a queue waiting to get in, make sure you sit at the sushi counter on the ground floor.

Shibuya crossing

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 Shibuya Scramble Tokyo takes place at the famous intersection outside Shibuya Station. the traffic is stopped in all directions, which allows pedestrians to walk & scramble in every direction across the intersection.

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Kubuchiko

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Only in Japan, Hamish & I were enjoying some cold beers in Kubuchiko when these nice Japanese ladies approached us to asked if they could take our photo. Of course we agreed as any cool rock star would. ๐Ÿ™‚

Street performer at Tokyo Tower

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I’m not really a fan of performing animals, training methods are often cruel.

Metro Cafe at Omotosando station.

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The whole gang gather at one of my favourite haunts in Tokyo. Bob, David, Clai, Dan & Hamish.  We usually enjoy numerous bottles of Italian wine for only $25 aud or 650 Baht a bottle.

Chatting to the locals.

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Japanese girl are just so nice. ๐Ÿ™‚

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Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

July 25, 2015 by David Herd

Get ready

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo takes place at the famous intersection outside Shibuya Station. the traffic is stopped in all directions, which allows pedestrians to walk & scramble in every direction across the intersection.

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

 The name โ€œShibuyaโ€ is also used to refer to the shopping district which surrounds Shibuya Station, one of Tokyoโ€™s busiest railway stations. This area is known as one of the fashion centers of Japan, particularly for young people, and as a major nightlife area.

The masses collide ๐Ÿ™‚

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 Shibuya Crossing is one of the busiest pedestrian crossings in the world. Shibuya Station is the third busiest station in Tokyo. The busiest in Tokyo and the world of course is Shinjuku.

Beautiful girls

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You will see all different kinds of people and outfits in Shibuya, that’s why it’s one of my favourite places in Tokyo.

Fabulous faces in Shibuya

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Tokyo is one of the world’s best cities for people watching.

Shibuya Scramble Tokyo

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

Something to see around every corner.

Tokyo fashion

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

Of course close to Shibuya on a Sunday morning you can also see the fabulous Harajuku girls.

Fabulous at night

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

They say the neon lights are bright on Broadway, but for me Tokyo is the neon capital of the world. The Ginza, Kabukicho and Shibuya are just three of the districts that will blow your mind.

Shibuya 109

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Here is a popular shopping mall where the trendy Tokyo teenagers shop in more than 100 boutiques.

Dusk in Shibuya

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 The crowd seems to increase when the sun goes down  and all the workers head for the shops, restaurants and bars.

Merry Xmas 2007

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My first visit was December 2007 then March 2014 and I’m returning in September 2015 & October 2016..

Cool dude

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I wonder what type of music he likes?

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

The specialty here is sweet, fluffy cheese tarts, with a gooey core that oozes out when you cut it open.

Shibuya hamburger

Shibuya Chaotic Scramble Tokyo

The food is one of the main attractions for me.

The Cellar Grill

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One of my favourite restaurants is only a 15 minute walk from Shibuya station. Good food and a great atmosphere.

Wine at Cellar Grill

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Granbell Hotel

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One last look at Shibuya crossing.

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Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

July 22, 2015 by David Herd

On a Sunday morning sidewalk

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo originated among teens on the streets near Harajuku Station in Shibuya, Japan. It may have been brought to many peopleโ€™s attention by American singer Gwen Stefani, but the evolution of the style certainly didnโ€™t begin with her and it certainly wonโ€™t end with her. Like many โ€œstreet fashionsโ€ it is difficult to characterize because it is constantly changing and because it has many manifestations.

Very cute indeed

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

These photos were taken a few years ago, I believe now in 2016 there are not as many girls gathering here every Sunday.

Comparing notes

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

Mix and (mis)match different fashions. What is now known as Harajuku (like Halloween in Japan every Sunday) style started as teens in the district began to integrate traditional Japanese attire, especially kimonos and geta sandals, into their wardrobe. Before, they wore primarily clothes that were influenced by the West, but by mixing the traditional with the modern, they created a new style. Other examples of mixing and matching including the punk look with the schoolgirl uniform or a goth look with designer clothes. In Harajuku, mixing different styles and mismatching colours and patterns is encouraged – you can do anything you want, as long as your outfit is a thoughtful expression of your individuality.

Lots of style here

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

It’s impossible to pinpoint one “Harajuku style.” Many styles have originated or developed on the streets of Harajuku, and many Harajuku girls (and boys) integrate one or more of these somewhat more defined styles into their outfits.


Pink is my colour

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Decora style favours bright colours, flamboyance and accessories from head to toe. You decorate yourself with plastic toys and jewelry, and it’s not uncommon to have so many that you can hear them click together when the person moves

Here I am

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

I just had to get a shot with the Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo.

Love the purple hat

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

A beautiful Japanese face.

Lots of style this girl

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

A very interesting fashion statement.

Panda hat

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

A great hat & a nice tie.

Perhaps I’m a little confused

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

 Don’t be worried what other people think of you. People might think your weird, Asian people might call you gaijin, but if you’re happy, don’t change for other people. Advice from this webpage.

Ah! What the heck

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

  Many styles have originated or developed on the streets of Harajuku, and many Harajuku girls (and boys) integrate one or more of these somewhat more defined styles into their outfits.

 Pink panthers

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

I must say I’m not a fan of body piercing.

Painted faces

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

A couple of very cool dudes.

I’m guessing they are Goths

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

A good horror movie outfit.

A gathering of Goths

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

Harajuku girls are one of the most interesting sights to see in Tokyo.

Lets finish with “cute”

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

Bye bye girls, nice to meet you.

Harajuku station

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

Here is where it all begins, Harajuku Station is a railway station near Shibuya.


Here is where they buy their clothes

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

A nearby busy street is where many of them buy their clothes.

Don’t buy anything

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What you are wearing now is perfect. ๐Ÿ™‚

Just walking the dogs

Harajuku Girls High Fashion Tokyo

They all seem to be the same breed. ๐Ÿ™‚

Hmmm, not sure he approves.

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A very interesting face in the crowd.

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Asia best city Tokyo

April 17, 2014 by David Herd

Tokyo Skytree

Asia best city definitely Tokyo Japan

Asia best city Tokyo

Asia best city Tokyo Japan, this was my 3rd visit after being there twice in 2007. There is so much to see and do in this fantastic city. I guarantee I won’t wait 7 years before I visit again.

Tokyo Skytree is a broadcasting, restaurant, and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It became the tallest structure in Japan in 2010 and reached its full height of 634.0 meters in March 2011.

Asakusa

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Looking down at Asakusa from the Skytree. Asakusa is a district in Taitล, Tokyo, Japan, most famous for the Sensล-ji, a Buddhist temple dedicated to the bodhisattva Kannon. There are several other temples in Asakusa, as well as various festivals.

Sky Tree at night

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I rarely use a photo I have not taken myself, however this one I found on Twitter is an exception as it is so spectacular.

 Sensล-ji, a Buddhist temple

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 Sensล-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in AsakusaTaitล. It is Tokyo’s oldest temple, and one of its most significant. Formerly associated with the Tendai sect, it became independent after World War II. Adjacent to the temple is a Shinto shrine, the Asakusa Shrine. Want to see more photos just CLICK HERE.


Tsukiji Honganji Temple

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Hongwan-ji, is a Jodo Shinshu Buddhist temple located in the Tsukiji district of Tokyo. Tsukiji Hongan-ji’s predecessor was the temple of Edo-Asakusa Gobo, built in Asakusa in 1617 at the behest of the 12th monshu, Junnyo Shลnin. The temple burned during a city-wide fire in 1657, and the shogunate refused to allow it to be rebuilt in Asakusa due to a prior project there. Instead, the temple was moved to a new parcel of land being reclaimed by the Sumida Riverโ€”today’s Tsukiji. This land was said to have been reclaimed by Jodo Shinshu followers themselves who lived at nearby Tsukudajima. The name Tsukiji comes from the kanji characters meaning “reclaimed land”. This new temple, named Tsukiji Gobo, stood until it was leveled by the Great Kantล earthquake of 1923.

New Sanno Hotel

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Dinner with Clai & Dan at the New Sanno Hotel It offers a swimming pool, recreational facilities, a Navy Exchange, and other services designed for military travelers. The hotel is regulated and controlled by the U.S.โ€“Japan Status of Forces Agreement. In addition to active duty and retired US military personnel eligible to use other Armed Forces Recreation Centers, DoD civilian employees duty stationing in Japan, contractors on DoD orders to execute contracts for the US Armed Forces stationed in Japan, US Embassy Tokyo personnel and individuals administratively attached to US Embassy Tokyo are eligible to use the hotel.

New Sanno Hotel

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 I dined with friends at the US military hotel in Tokyo (New Sanno Hotel). You actually need a passport checked by an armed guard just to get in the door.



Met a couple of military guys, one was an ex Lieutenant Colonel whose name is Lance Gatling, you guessed it, his great great Grandfather was Doctor Richard Gatling who invented the Gatling gun in 1861 during the American civil war. Naturally talking to these guys I learnt some interesting facts, America lost about 600,000 in the civil war. In World War II, they lost about 200,000, & 54,000 in Vietnam. The primary cause of death in the Civil War was disease and infection.

Metro cafe

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 Metro cafe is one of our favorite Tokyo bars, you can always meet delightful Japanese ladies there. It is located at Omotesando Station.

The Cellar Grill at Omotesando

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Not far from the Metro Cafe is a great little restaurant called the Cellar Grill.

Bob Bitzer & I at the Cellar Grill

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A great night with lots of laughs.

The Cellar Grill

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Feeling no pain at the Cellar Grill, now lets get back to Cafe Metro.

Friends in Tokyo at Metro cafe

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Here we are back in our favorite drinking spot in Asia best city at Omete-Sando station. I’m with Clai, Dan and Bob.

kabuki theatre tokyo

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The building was destroyed on October 30, 1921. Since it burned down from an electrical fire, the second building was designed to “be fireproof, yet carry traditional Japanese architectural styles”, and at the same time using Western building materials such as lighting equipment. The reconstruction commenced in 1922, and was uncompleted when the 1923 Great Kantล earthquake struck and caused it to burn down. It was rebuilt in a baroque Japanese revivalist style, meant to evoke the architectural details of Japanese castles, as well as temples of pre-Edo period. The theater again burned down in the Allied bombing during World War II. It was restored in 1950  preserving the style of 1924 reconstruction, and was until recently one of Tokyo’s more dramatic and traditional buildings.

The Ginza

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The Ginza is known as an upscale area of Tokyo with numerous department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses. Ginza is recognised as one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world.

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A great people watching corner.

Shabusen in the Ginza

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Kobe beef at Shabusen at the Ginza A terrific restaurant for Kobe beef, go at lunch time for special prices.

Near the Tsukiji Market

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The Tsukiji Market is the biggest wholesale fish and seafood market in the world and also one of the largest wholesale food markets of any kind. 

Tsujiki Market

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The market is being relocated.

Sumida River 

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  Sumida river flows through Tokyo, Japan. It branches from the Arakawa River at Iwabuchi and flows into Tokyo Bay

Sumida River

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I must say Tokyo 2014 was better for me than Tokyo in 2007, it certainly helps now I know the city better and I have some friends to mix with.

 Sushizanmai

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 Sushizanmai at Tsujiki is still my favourite restaurant in Tokyo.

Sushizanmai

Asia best city Tokyo

I met this lovely lady called Mammi at Sushizanmai.

My favourite Japanese song

 

David Herd at Shabusen

Asia best city definitely Tokyo Japan

Thanks for visiting my Asia best city definitely Tokyo Japan post, please check out Shinjuku and Yokohama.

                          What a great year for travel in 2015                                    

               

   Sydney                               Paris                                   Bangkok           
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          Tokyo                        Rio De Janeiro                        Budapest
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           London                            Beijing                            Capetown
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            Great hotel room rates anywhere in the world if you            
 book through these links below.  Book now & pay later.
                                                                 Plus free cancellation .
                                               Bangkok Hotels                    Pattaya Hotels
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A-One hotel on Beach Road

Seven deadly Songkran days

For a great room rate at the A-One hotel opposite the beach just book through THIS LINK.               

 
Pattaya live webcam
 
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Thatโ€™s all folks

1g Duck

A quaint Tokyo street

 

My visit to HCM City January 2015

 

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Tokyo Kagoshima Kanazawa Nagoya

Nagasaki Yokohama Kyoto Kamakura

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