Day Three - Ueno Park, Tokyo Tower, and a lot of walking.

I took my time leaving the hostel so I could chat a bit longer with some buddies of mine. Then I walked over to a huge nearby park called Ueno Park. It was so calm and peaceful even though it was right beside a highway and surrounded by major roads. You couldn't hear anything once you're inside, but perhaps it was because the birds are so loud. Visited the Zoo in hopes to catching a glimpse of the panda, but Ling Ling died of heart failure last April.

Had an outstanding conversation with a very old man. We talked for about 45min to an hour, and he told me where to go for onsen, karaoke, and he told me about life in Osaka.

I took a (very long) walk through Tsukiji fish market from Ginza. Sushi there is the freshest there is, except they can range from $21-45 CAD for 6 pieces. I got myself some ice cream though! I kept walking further East and I became quite lost, but I ended up at a train station. Then, I accidentally took the wrong train, so I wound up at Shin-Kiba. ONE stop before Tokyo Disneyland :)

After going back home to do laundry, I set out for the town. Unfortunately I failed to realize that Tokyo tower closes within half an hour of when I left. I booked it to the station and ran to the tower from Kamiyacho (a station close to Roppongi).

Amazing view!!! Wish you guys were there :)

Walked to Roppongi, which I'd say would be about a 40 minute walk in shoes that hurt me. Roppongi had a lot of restaurants, bars, and clubs. Many people were drunk and on the street, so I didn't take too many shots while I was there. I just slipped by as if nothing happened.

I kept walking to Shinjuku where I attempted to walk to Shinjuku Nichome. Those who know what I'm talking about know my reason to go there. I took the wrong exit and went 30 blocks in the wrong direction!!! By the time I got back to Shinjuku, I had to pee really bad. And by the time I got to the toilet, the stations were closing. I'm never drinking that amount of coffee again.

So, I just went home and cleaned up the suite so I can have a relaxing morning. Good times.

Music: Colors - Utada Hikaru

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[ruchia15]

So in your opinion do you need to be VERY fluent in Japanese to be able to get food and purchase things? (or even survive in Tokyo, since it seems that you know Jap. real well :D

[japandamanda]

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That is a huge compliment but no no no no no I don't know much Japanese at all!! I got through a day in Tokyo just fine without knowing much Japanese. A few friends of mine got by with absolutely no Japanese. Just a lot of pointing and hand gestures would be fine. Bow a lot and smile, be polite, and point gently. But the further you go from Tokyo, the more Japanese you should know. As things are less and less in english (such as subway signs) so it's easier to get lost.

[maaarcusable]

awesome video haha

[Gatsby101]

Great videos. I just got back from Japan this month!

[Cacti87]

Oh, WOW! This was really fun to watch, because it's my dream to live in Japan one day! I'm still working on my Japanese, but just you wait!

You cracked me up with the "I'm a Geisha too!!" =)))

Thank you for posting this vid!

[abcmouse]

No worries for the description. I'm amazed you have energy left to make these video compilations!