Richard and I didn't see Ezra at all last night. The two of us got back from Shibuya a little before 1am and Ezra was already asleep. We had a great night in Shibuya wandering around between restaurants and bars taking in the Tokyo night scene. We also stopped in at a photo booth called a purikura.
This is what came out.
We left the apartment at noon today and got gyudon for lunch.
Gyudon means beef over rice. Every lunch place that we've eaten at so far has been bar style seating.
After lunch we met Alice outside the train station. Alice is an Italian student at Waseda University and we asked her to show us around Harajuku.
The first thing we saw after getting off the train at Harajuku was the Rockabillys.
The Rockabilly's are a group of middle aged men who show up at Yoyogi park (neighboring Harijuku) every Sunday dressed up like 50's rockers and dance all day. Richard got some video that we'll post soon.
The main entrance to the shopping streets at Harajuku. Crowded...
Crepes are one of the staples or Harajuku.
Some sort of Japanese punk style...
Ezra and Alice acting cute.
And Richard Swift (known as "Swifty" to his hockey buddies) found his shirt!
Ezra just now realized that Japanese clothes are too small for him.
A t-shirt vending machine!
On the main street in Harajuku.
After shopping the four of us went to the Meiji Shrine in Yoyogi Park.
Richard wrote out a prayer at the Shrine for safe passage on our trip.
Resting... It was a long day of walking. But I'm sure that as soon as we are sitting in a car all day we'll wish that we could walk.
Not very word heavy today. We're all pretty tired. Here are a few more pictures from Yoyogi park for your viewing pleasure...
And thanks again for showing us around Alice!
- Jack
Keep up the good work boys! Look forward to hearing more updates when you all get on the road.
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