Day 2 - Tokyo

Initially, I thought that Japan Metro was confusing, but later I found it quite easy. The metro-network is definitely the most complex in the world, but the signs are easy to understand. I did not need to take another other form of public transport.

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And Japanese queue-up in 2 orderly lines. Something that is missing in many countries.

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ASAKUSA

Rather touristy place with lotsa food offerings.

Not bad, but definitely not the best Tokyo has to offer.

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Big Red Lantern

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Sensoji Temple

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More lanterns

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Pagoda

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More Lanterns

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Wishes....

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Shinto Temple

I like the fact that Japan despite being the 2nd largest economy in the world, is able to retain its strong culture and heritage. That's very special.

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Jumping Monkey!

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More Lanterns again

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Spring Time

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UENO

Ueno is quite a nice place selling more affordable things. The shops are under the train-track, hence, you would hear train noise quite often, which is quite different from the conventional shopping area. That's the attraction for me. 

Ameyoko Street

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Street Food

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Another thing I like about Japan - people do their work with pride just like this pancake chef who prepared the pancakes with pride & energy. You seldom see people walking and eating at the same time. I followed the locals and finished my food before continuing my shopping.

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PACHINKO

This is uniquely Japanese.

Extremely Colourful and Noisy!!!

It is a form of gambling like slot machine.

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Photography was not allowed in the premise. :P

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Young Gal in Manga Costume approached by an old man.

That's uniquely Japanese again.

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A colourful Buddhist Temple in Ueno Shopping Area.

Sometimes, I found it hard to identify whether it is a Buddhist or Shinto Temple, as I could find the element of both religions in the same worship place.

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UENO ONSHI PARK

Sunset & Reflection

Having a nice park in the city is always nice. =)

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Lake

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Spring time

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AKIHABARA

This is the Electric City of Tokyo, where you can find many shops selling electronic products as well as Manga (comics) related products - including theme cafes. It is a must-go place, as it is uniquely Japanese again. I found the whole nation obsession with Manga to be incredible, when I was on the subway, I could see OLD MAN reading comics.

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I still could not comprehend the attraction of Manga - it is like people is always living in the fantasy world. The current world is already very interesting, why do you need to go to another world?

Akihabara

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Theme Cafe with pretty gals dressed in High-School Uniforms.

There is a huge fantasy about girls in school uniforms.

Interesting! =)