Day 2 in Tokyo.
Set off for Shibuya first thing in the morning. Taking the train during rush hour in Japan is definitely not something that I would like to experience again. When I first got onto the train, I was standing right next to the exit but after passing through like 2 stations, I got bumped all the way to the middle of the train. Yes, bumped. I didnt even need to move an inch because people kept pushing their way in and before I realised what was happening, I was already standing in the middle of the train. -____-.
Upon reaching Shibuya, we saw the statue of Japan's most faithful dog, Hachiko. If you dont know why Hachiko's the most faithful dog in Japan, you can read more about it here.
Felt a little peckish so we stopped by Yoshinoya to have brunch. The Japan Yoshinoya menu is totally different from the Singapore Yoshinoya menu. Firstly, the Japan one has no fried food, unlike Singapore where you have chicken katsu, salmon katsu and whatsoever. Secondly, the Japan one allows you to choose the amount of rice that you want whereas the Singapore doesnt have. I ordered the pork and salmon set and it was omg so fucking good. The best thing's that it cost only 500yen. =D The second best thing was that it did not come with the disgusting boiled carrots that the Singapore Yoshinoya usually serves.
Next, we went to the Shibuya 109 mall to shop.
There were many shops in 109 selling pretty clothes, pretty bags, pretty accessories and pretty everything in short. All of the shop assistants there were dressed up so prettily that I kept mistaking them for mannequins. Yes, they dress THAT nice. Somemore they were all like freaking skinny...as skinny as the mannequins. One interesting thing was that they really do the "Irasshaimase~Douzo goran kudasaaaaai~" thing like how Yanagihara Kanako does it. I always thought that Yanagihara exaggerates it a little but in reality, it's true.
Went to HMV next and wanted to go see Hanjiro, a shop where they sell used and original clothes but it was closed. Why am I so unlucky one?! That time when I was in Hiroshima, the manga library was closed too on the day that I went. wtf.
As it was seriously wtf hot and humid in Japan, even worse than Singapore, we decided to shop in air-conditioned places as far as possible. Went to this place called LOFT and it was damn shiok when we felt the cold air blowing in our direction as we entered the place. LOFT also had free uchiwas(fans) so I took one so as to fan myself while walking under the merciless hot sun. Have been using the fan for the past few days and I tell you, I totally LOVE the fan. Am so going to use it to cool myself for the next few days in Japan...and probably in Singapore too.
They had this Hanayori Dango Final corner in LOFT where they sold lots of HYD goods and displayed lots of HYD memorabilla.
The golden(ugly) handphone that Doumyouji gave to Makino. You can get a replica of the phone there too! Just that it's not a phone but a mirror now.
Went to NHK hall where we sat down at the archives corner and watched Kouhaku from many years back. The receptionist kept recommending us the Kouhaku episode where SMAP was the backstage dancers for Hikaru Genji and she kept pointing out Kimura Takuya and Katori Shingo to us. -________- We also saw this art exhibition there.
Next, we went to Yoyogi Park where we saw people sunbathing, having picnics and racing each other under the sun. SIAO AR! Race under the sun! So hot can!
Little kids on a school outing. =D
Next, we went to the Meiji Shrine but did not enter the actual shrine because ... there was an entrance fee. No money liao lo. =(
After that, we walked towards Harajuku where we saw street performers doing their thing. The Harajuku station was damn ancient-looking can!
Met up with Fulin's friend, Kenny, at Harajuku station before proceeding to this small shop called "Apple Tree" that sold omu-rice. The shop's so small that if Kenny did not tell us that there was a shop there, we would not have had noticed it. The food was a tad expensive but damn delicious. Had seafod omu-rice and the prawns were freaking crunchy can!
Walked around Omotesando Hills after dinner.
Omotesando Hills' damn cool but it's definitely not a place that I'll shop at. It's like a higher class Paragon and that means that poor people like me cant afford to shop there.
Went to Harajuku next where we saw lots of gyaru, gyaruo and yamanba. Harajuku has like lots of stalls selling pretty clothes and stuff but one thing I dont like about clothes in Japan is that...they're freaking translucent. Like...how am I going to wear a dress that's basically see-through?! I know that you're supposed to layer your clothes but...it's freaking hot can!
Saw an official Hello Project store there too but it was closed for the day already. Took photos outside the shop although it was not allowed. Lalala~
Took neoprints at Daiso for like 200yen(SGD$2.60). Damn cheap considering that the original price's 400yen(SGD$5.20) for the same quality. Of course, there's the 100yen neoprint machine but the quality sucks.
While walking back to our hotel from the Ikebukuro station, we got lost and ended up walking through this stretch of love hotels. We saw like old men and ladies much younger than them coming out in pairs from the hotels. Eeeeh.
Looks wrong.
Saw this sign outside the Meiji Shrine. "Dont urinate here!" .... wtf...Who will urinate in public?!
Okay, apparently people do urinate in public. Were walking towards our hotel when I caught a glimspe of an old man with his pants DOWN in public. I could like totally see his white ass lo! Luckily he was facing a corner so his ahem couldnt be seen. Considering that his hands were on his ahem, I guess that he was either urinating in public or...masturbating. wtf!!! Sick.
End of Day 2 in Tokyo. More pictures at .
Set off for Shibuya first thing in the morning. Taking the train during rush hour in Japan is definitely not something that I would like to experience again. When I first got onto the train, I was standing right next to the exit but after passing through like 2 stations, I got bumped all the way to the middle of the train. Yes, bumped. I didnt even need to move an inch because people kept pushing their way in and before I realised what was happening, I was already standing in the middle of the train. -____-.
Upon reaching Shibuya, we saw the statue of Japan's most faithful dog, Hachiko. If you dont know why Hachiko's the most faithful dog in Japan, you can read more about it here.
Felt a little peckish so we stopped by Yoshinoya to have brunch. The Japan Yoshinoya menu is totally different from the Singapore Yoshinoya menu. Firstly, the Japan one has no fried food, unlike Singapore where you have chicken katsu, salmon katsu and whatsoever. Secondly, the Japan one allows you to choose the amount of rice that you want whereas the Singapore doesnt have. I ordered the pork and salmon set and it was omg so fucking good. The best thing's that it cost only 500yen. =D The second best thing was that it did not come with the disgusting boiled carrots that the Singapore Yoshinoya usually serves.
Next, we went to the Shibuya 109 mall to shop.
There were many shops in 109 selling pretty clothes, pretty bags, pretty accessories and pretty everything in short. All of the shop assistants there were dressed up so prettily that I kept mistaking them for mannequins. Yes, they dress THAT nice. Somemore they were all like freaking skinny...as skinny as the mannequins. One interesting thing was that they really do the "Irasshaimase~Douzo goran kudasaaaaai~" thing like how Yanagihara Kanako does it. I always thought that Yanagihara exaggerates it a little but in reality, it's true.
Went to HMV next and wanted to go see Hanjiro, a shop where they sell used and original clothes but it was closed. Why am I so unlucky one?! That time when I was in Hiroshima, the manga library was closed too on the day that I went. wtf.
As it was seriously wtf hot and humid in Japan, even worse than Singapore, we decided to shop in air-conditioned places as far as possible. Went to this place called LOFT and it was damn shiok when we felt the cold air blowing in our direction as we entered the place. LOFT also had free uchiwas(fans) so I took one so as to fan myself while walking under the merciless hot sun. Have been using the fan for the past few days and I tell you, I totally LOVE the fan. Am so going to use it to cool myself for the next few days in Japan...and probably in Singapore too.
They had this Hanayori Dango Final corner in LOFT where they sold lots of HYD goods and displayed lots of HYD memorabilla.
The golden(ugly) handphone that Doumyouji gave to Makino. You can get a replica of the phone there too! Just that it's not a phone but a mirror now.
Went to NHK hall where we sat down at the archives corner and watched Kouhaku from many years back. The receptionist kept recommending us the Kouhaku episode where SMAP was the backstage dancers for Hikaru Genji and she kept pointing out Kimura Takuya and Katori Shingo to us. -________- We also saw this art exhibition there.
Next, we went to Yoyogi Park where we saw people sunbathing, having picnics and racing each other under the sun. SIAO AR! Race under the sun! So hot can!
Little kids on a school outing. =D
Next, we went to the Meiji Shrine but did not enter the actual shrine because ... there was an entrance fee. No money liao lo. =(
After that, we walked towards Harajuku where we saw street performers doing their thing. The Harajuku station was damn ancient-looking can!
Met up with Fulin's friend, Kenny, at Harajuku station before proceeding to this small shop called "Apple Tree" that sold omu-rice. The shop's so small that if Kenny did not tell us that there was a shop there, we would not have had noticed it. The food was a tad expensive but damn delicious. Had seafod omu-rice and the prawns were freaking crunchy can!
Walked around Omotesando Hills after dinner.
Omotesando Hills' damn cool but it's definitely not a place that I'll shop at. It's like a higher class Paragon and that means that poor people like me cant afford to shop there.
Went to Harajuku next where we saw lots of gyaru, gyaruo and yamanba. Harajuku has like lots of stalls selling pretty clothes and stuff but one thing I dont like about clothes in Japan is that...they're freaking translucent. Like...how am I going to wear a dress that's basically see-through?! I know that you're supposed to layer your clothes but...it's freaking hot can!
Saw an official Hello Project store there too but it was closed for the day already. Took photos outside the shop although it was not allowed. Lalala~
Took neoprints at Daiso for like 200yen(SGD$2.60). Damn cheap considering that the original price's 400yen(SGD$5.20) for the same quality. Of course, there's the 100yen neoprint machine but the quality sucks.
While walking back to our hotel from the Ikebukuro station, we got lost and ended up walking through this stretch of love hotels. We saw like old men and ladies much younger than them coming out in pairs from the hotels. Eeeeh.
Looks wrong.
Saw this sign outside the Meiji Shrine. "Dont urinate here!" .... wtf...Who will urinate in public?!
Okay, apparently people do urinate in public. Were walking towards our hotel when I caught a glimspe of an old man with his pants DOWN in public. I could like totally see his white ass lo! Luckily he was facing a corner so his ahem couldnt be seen. Considering that his hands were on his ahem, I guess that he was either urinating in public or...masturbating. wtf!!! Sick.
End of Day 2 in Tokyo. More pictures at .
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