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Tokyo Midtown

Posted on May 25, 2008September 28, 2021 by Hijiri

I got to stay in Roppongi/Akasaka area with my millage on my 2nd day in Tokyo and so I went to cruise around the area. I have been to Roppongi Hills before and I heard that there is a new area called “Tokyo Midtown” so I chose to go explore the new thing.

It was very sophisticated, very refined and everything was so pretty there.

Roppongi Kosaten (intersection):

Ichimizaka:

“Tokyo Midtown” entrance area:

Inside the building. There is a fashion floor and interior design floor and both floors are filled with very sophisticated shops (I couldn’t even take pictures). Interior design floor is very innovating, too.

Bridge to gardenside:

21_21 Design Sight:

There was this exhibition directed by Issey Miyake that I wanted to see…

and the museum was closed on Tuesday! grr

but this museum is stunning. Very unique looking. I really wished it was open!

Akihabara

Posted on May 25, 2008September 28, 2021 by Hijiri

I made a short trip to Akihabara – the Electric Town.

Around the station:

A map of Akihabara – packed with stores!

From the street:

Yodobashi Camera – HUGE electric department store.

There are so many small stores that sell small parts:

One of many arcades:

Lots of Anime stores and figure stores there, too:

From Laputa: Castle in the Sky by Hayao Miyazaki

From Dragon Ball:

and… I have heard about them from friends, but never seen the real scene… but there they were, the maids! Everywhere! There are so many “Maid Cafe” in Akihabara where all these girls dressed up as maids and serve you food and drink as you are the master. I heard that now they do a tour around Akihabara and show you around town as maid service. Yes, very bizarre. Only in Japan.

These girls were promoting the cafe outside with flyers on their hands.

IKSPIARI

Posted on May 23, 2008September 28, 2021 by Hijiri

This was my first stop to meet up with my friends – IKSPIARI the shopping area in Tokyo Disney Resort. I love shopping in Japan, it’s always so much fun!! Here are some pictures of the things I saw. (Each is from different stores.)

Banana cases!

From the Airplane…

Posted on May 19, 2008September 28, 2021 by Hijiri

I think this is the longest flight I’ve ever taken. From NYC to Tokyo, it takes 14 hours and I can’t sleep when I’m on the airplane by myself even though I was up all night getting ready. Thankfully, Continental had a nice selection of entertainment right in front of my seat, it was like having my own “On Demand” cable.

I love watching the flight map and see where I’m flying on earth right now. I love watching outside of the window, too, it’s always amazing. I couldn’t see much this time because I had to close the window the whole time…