Shinjuku

Today our intention was to go to Tokyo Metropolitan Building to get a 360 degrees
view of Tokyo from above. Unfortunately it as closed during the new year weekend.
So we kindly had to do something else. Shinjuku is rather big with a lot of stores
and malls so there were more than enough things to do, especially since most of the
sales started today. Robin found a nice long sweather at No.44. We also found four
camera stores that he had to visit. At Mapcamera he bought some filters and a new
eye cap for his camera. I'm sure my dad would have liked this store.



For lunch we ate curry rice, and even though I had chosen the one with only
vegetables it was some meat in the curry. But hey we survived that to ^^
For dinner we ate on the same kaiten sushi place as last time. It is very
interesting and yummy. I wish we had the same standard on sushi in Sweden
as they have here in Japan.

The sunsets in Tokyo are extremely nice if you happen to be at the right place.
When we got to Marui (0101) Nhina got some "I want that really badly"
feelings for the Baby the Stars Shines Bright fukobukoro (happy bag with a lot
of items from the collection on sale to a very nice price). But we actually left
the mall without a fukobukoro.

Asakusa

Today we went to Asakusa to visit the Sensoji shrine. Because of a little confusion between Asakusa station and Asakasa station on the map we took a little detour to Shinjuku station. But we got to the right place eventually and we even got to ride the subway. Though the trains are much more interesting.



At first we had a little trouble finding the right way since we had no idea in what direction the Sensoji temple was located. But by simple following the mass of people through the dwindling streets of souvenirs, kimonos and traditional candy shops we found ourselves in a mass of people and food stalls. Around the temple were at least a hundred pair of stalls selling takoyaki (octopus balls), okonomiyaki (japanese pancakes), seafood, stews, noodles and a lot of other stuff. Robin bought two darumas, a big parasoll and for lunch we ate okonomiyaki.



It was practicly impossible to enter the Sensoji temple because there were herds of people queuing to get in to the temple. There were a lot of polices to ensure the security. The line was approximately 700 meters long with a lot of people and more kept coming during the whole day. It was quite an experience and we were also glad that we hadn't gone to the Meji shrine in Yoyogi which is even bigger. On our way back Robin took a shot that looks like it's taken right from Neon Genesis Evangelion. You can even imagine an EVA popping up between the buildings ^^

Akihabara

After taking the stairs up and down a couple of times on Shinjuku station we acidentally
ended up on the same platform as we started out on, just on the other side. But we got
there and that's all that matter's ^^
Akihabara hits you like a big colourful sign right in the face. I first noiced while still on
the train a huge commercial sign for Final Fantasy XIII and then it just kept on.
There are atleast 5 floors in every building full with electronics, manga, anime, games,
plastic figures and all that nerdy stuff for you to roll in.



Today we went to Akihabara to experience some of the nerdy part of Tokyo ^^



Robin found a FFXIII "elexir" that was very alike Sprite. Even though he intended to find
a naugthy plastic figureen he ended up with a Yuffie from Final Fantasy Advent Children.



Nhina found herself a big and soft Totoro. And we really have to get to the Studio Ghibli
museum in Mitaka. We just have to figure out how to buy the tickets via the Loppi machines
(all in japanese).



In an 8 floor building filled with manga we strolled around the isles and just took in
the atmosphere in such a special place like that. Science Fiction Bokhandeln in Gbg & Sthlm,
fades in comparison to the ones in Japan.
In another store Nhina came to illustrator's heaven haha. The assortments of pens was a big
different than in Sweden with a much cheaper price. So she bought 6 pens and intends to
buy more! ^^



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Robin's camera was constantly out of the bag and he spent a lot of time at this particular crossing.
Then we both took a look in the arcade halls were people spent thousands of yen just to get that
special prize (because everyone wants a pillow shaped like a girl...).
Later in the evening we tried out the restaurant that's just next to our front door. And we had
a little surprise when Robins food came in.

Packing the cases

So My Love has gotten around and made a new blog. Not that anyone saw the
last one but still. This is the final one since Robin's happy with this one ^^

We're leaving on sunday morning!
So I'm busy packing my suitcase since I'm going to Robin's place tomorrow.
It's been ages since we last saw each other so it's about time ^^

At the moment I'm a bit nervous and I don't know what I've forgotten or what
I should wear etc. etc.
Hopefully everything's gonna work out just fine and my parents gave me some
extra cash for Christmas ^^

One thing that worries me is the weather. I'll just pray that we'll get there safe ^^