We went into to Tokyo yesterday for a fun-filled day. Our stop this time was Shibyua and a new one for us. Shibyua is like the "Times Square" of Tokyo and was a lot of fun despite the crowds. We went during commute time though which was a big mistake, but at least we were in town early. We have gotten used to the crowds here and so long as you don't have to squeeze your way on to the trains, it's not that bad.
Shibuya has a famous resident, Hachiko. He's a bronze statue outside the station of an Akita and has quite a story behind him. Apparently Richard Gere is doing a re-make of the story. I didn't know he had such a passion for things Japanese, but this will be his second Japanese re-make. Did you ever see Shall We Dance? We actually saw the original in Italy long ago and prefer the Japanese version to the American, but it was still a good movie.
Getting off the commuter express from Yokohama to Shibuya.
Before
During, not so bad!
wow so many people - but that´s life in Japan!
Wonderful pictures!
I think I´ve told you about my penfriend in Japan? Did I?
Because of Yokohama I remembered and I would ask you, if it would be possible for you to look for an adress... I´m having... but my last letter came back.
I you could do this for me, please send me an email and I´ll tell you the complete adress, name and birthday of my penfriend.
It is big wish from me to met her again.
Posted by: bentonflocke | May 21, 2009 at 10:58 PM