We braved the subway system and made our way to the Ginza District which is a very vibrant area of Tokyo. Our first stop was the Sony building to gawk at all the newest tech toys. It didn’t take long to realized we’re woefully behind in the tech world except for my new digital camera ~ thanks, Mom.
A sidenote about the metro (subway) in Tokyo: it’s very clean, efficient and extremely QUIET even though it’s full of people! No one talks and cell phones are prohibited. I noticed more than a few passengers would nod off to nap. Just when I was wondering how many people missed their stops because they were sleeping, the woman sitting across from me woke up with a start and jumped out of her chair and ran out the exit. Too funny.
At the park, we caught a cruise boat for an hour ride to the Asakusa District. We walked to the Senso-ji shrine and the five level pagoda. The Senso-ji shrine has a golden image of Kannon (the buddist goddess of Mercy) but, unfortunately, it’s not on public display. There was lots to do at the temple including checking FG’s ‘fortune’ and bathing ourselves in the burning incense so as to encourage good health.
Tomorrow we head to Mt. Fuji and Hakone areas.
Displaced Beachbums 
Trish: What a fun and vibrant place to have lived ~ lucky you!
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I lived in Tokyo for 2 and half years and I LOVED IT! I completely relate to everything u said. v jealous!!!
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Wish you all were here, too!
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Hi Guys,
I’m so glad you,re having a good time.The pictures are great and I feel like
I am on this trip with you. Good job. Can’t wait to hear FG tell me all about her trip.
Take care
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KBG . . . jealous . . . what are you talking about . . . I am SUPER jealous of both you.
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My brother was stationed at Okinawa and loved it there. And he’s not one to enjoy culture. He was an MP, and I think he appreciated the low crime rate and how polite everyone was. I’d love to see it one day. Have fun!!
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Have I mentioned yet how jealous I am?
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