Onjuku - Surfers Paradise - Japan

Yesterday, I visited Onjuku, a fishing town on the Pacific coast. It’s circa 90 minutes away from Tokyo by train, and on the way there, there are several rice fields, and small villages surrounded by green mountains. This was a very welcomed change of scenery from Tokyo.
Onjuku is very small, and there’s not much to see, but it had a very relaxed atmosphere, a lovely beach packed with surfers and it’s easy to imagine it filled with tourists in the summer.

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Odaiba - Tokyo - Japan

Today, I have visited Odaiba, Tokyo futuristic city, also known as the amusement zone, with several shopping malls, restaurants, the Fuji TV Headquarters, the Odaiba Marine Park, and many other attractions including a replica of the statue of Liberty.
I have spent the entire afternoon enjoying the beach and the amazing views of Tokyo from the Tokyo Bay. Odaiba Island and Tokyo city centre are connected via the Rainbow Bridge (suspended bridge 918m long).

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Yokohama - Japan

Last Sunday, I have visited Yokohama, a city circa 30 minutes south of Tokyo by train. Yokohama is known to be Japan's largest international port ‘an early gateway to the West’.
I’ve wandered mainly in the seaside area of Minato Mirai and in town centre. But, I will have to pay another visit because apparently, I’ve missed a very popular Chinatown, some distinct neighborhoods and attractions like for example The Yokohama Museum of Art.
I have spent so much time in Minato Mirai due to a competition of youth in costumes (Harajuku style). After, I went to centre town where there were a lot of street performances going on. I ended up having lunch in a traditional Japanese restaurant where we could seat on a floor. No one spoke English, I have selected a meal from a Japanese menu but, I had absolutely no idea what I was selecting (I was thrilled with the feeling). I was surprised with a lovely meal: grilled meat, rice, misu soup, salad, and tofu and dried fish. I am looking forward to more similar experiences.

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On the left Japan's highest building

Pimp My Ride Japanese Style - Yokohama - Japan

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Harajuku Fashion - Tokyo - Japan

 

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Casual Encounter with Old Datsun Beauties - Tokyo - Japan

Atrium Shinagawa Station - Tokyo -

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Epson Aqua Stadium - Shinagawa - Tokyo - Japan

Yesterday, I have visited the Epson Aqua Stadium in Shinagawa (Tokyo).
This is an indoor entertainment complex with an aquarium (about 10,000 marine animals of about 350 species), Movie Theaters, Karaoke, Bowling and several other attractions and restaurants.
Sayonara

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