Sayonara 日本 m(-_-)m

As Day turns to Night...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Leaving on a Jet Plane... Said farewell to James, Had breakfast at the airport and paid my fifty bucks for having luggage that is to heavy lol. Oh well time to sleep. This concludes the Japan trip and it's back to NY. I'll elaborate on the finer points on Japan as well as the Pachi-slot in later entries down the line. For now it's back to the real world. Thanks for coming along for the ride and hope you enjoyed it.

The JAPAN, GUNDAM and KYOTO Folder will be placed on the side bar now so that if ever anyone needs some rising sun it'll be there with open arms! Time to rest... Will be back later~

Fun Fact: We will arrive in New York the exact same time and they that we left. Time Traveling is fun! ZZZzzz..*

Akebonobashi Day Rise...

Akebonobashi Day Rise...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Gooooood Morning Tokyo~! Pulled a successful all-nighter and everything is packed! Got some heavy bags, and soon we will trek to Shinjuku Station to get on the airport bus (no more JR RAIL PASS boo). James is gonna send us off. So this is the last look of this great view (for now). OK don't want to miss our flight (or do we)...

Head over to the JAPAN, GUNDAM and KYOTO Folder and relive the adventure!

The Streets Are Alive...

The Streets Are Alive...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

I end the last day with this great shot from Tokyo Tower. As you can see Rainbow Bridge is in the back, and the ferris wheel. Oh yea and the big cross section that looks like Tokyo Tower or even the Kanji for Fire (火). Had Kaiten with James and Bonnie, then Bonnie went home, and I then we went off to Pachi-Slot faired so-so but over all fun! Took a cab back, and I must admit having GPS in a cab is great! Well no sleep tonight (that's what the plane is for). Gonna start packing and maybe get to that slice of pizza from Pizza La (we went for a snack lol).

So head on over to the JAPAN Folder and also check out the GUNDAM and KYOTO folder. And see this trip in it's entirety!

Limited Edition Amano Undies...

Limited Edition Amano Undies...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

I had to post this, went to Lumine for some shopping and such found one of my favorite shops Village Vanguard, and this one store called UNDER KING which sells, you guessed it Underwear. The thing that caught my eye were these 70 dollar Gatchaman Undies. Why 70? Well because it's a limited Yoshitaka Amano Special! There were 3 designs all cool all EXPENSIVE! So I snapped the pic you see now. Now off to Tokyo Tower, sunsets at six-ish today so time to go~!

So head on over to the JAPAN Folder and check out theGUNDAM and KYOTO folder. See Ya! (yea I just copied this lol).

Akebonobashi Dori...

Akebonobashi Dori...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

The final full day here in Japan, going to do a bit more shopping, and head over to Tokyo Tower, planning to get there just before sunset to get both day and night views of Tokyo! Then swing back to Shinjuku to have dinner with James and Bonnie and then show James some tricks and trades to Pachi-Slot! We're going for broke today! Oh yea.. And then pack!

So head on over to the JAPAN Folder and check out the GUNDAM and KYOTO folder. See Ya!

10PM Glow...

10PM Glow...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Geh, got to Tokyo Tower just in time for it to close! Looks like we're coming back here tomorrow! Got some great pics of Tokyo Tower, won't post now will save that for tomorrow. Lots and lots of walking had, James broke off with us at Shibuya, but we rendezvous with him again later in Kabuki-Cho for some good food at Izakaiya Mermaid (I think)! Now back and should start packing but I think we'll do an all nighter on the last day!

So head on over to the JAPAN Folder for today's awesomeness. And if you just joined in check out the GUNDAM and KYOTO folder. G'Night!

Cranes Above Tokyo...

Cranes Above Tokyo...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu Tasnaphun

Not the birds but these huge cranes, as new buildings rise in this area! Had food at Himawari KAITEN SUSHI! Yes!!! So good, so cheap! Then went all around Nishi-Shinjuku to see the Sumitomo building with an atrium that ran through the whole building! Checked out a huge book store in the Cocoon building in the area, man this area is great, the best part is all these views are free of charge! Next relax a bit and head back to Shibuya in search of Mandarake, and Three Minutes of Happiness!

I love this pic BTW (It's of a window cleaner at amazing hights).

LOTS AND LOTS OF PICTURES NOW in the JAPAN Folder. And if you just joined in check out the GUNDAM and KYOTO Folder as well!

Laundry on the Balcony...

Laundry on the Balcony...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Couldn't believe the clothes I brought lasted this long and laundry is only being done now! But the coolest part? Doing laundry on a 12th floor balcony with the city as a backdrop (a view i will surely miss). Skies are pretty again so time to go to the Tocho and see all of Tokyo! Then Shibuya, then Tokyo Tower! And as the Joker said in Dark Knight. "And here we go.."

Would be stranged if I stopped now go check out JAPAN, GUNDAM and KYOTO folder for the rest of this fun trip! And cause some people were curious here is the SWAG pic!

Cloudy Shinjuku Night...

Cloudy Shinjuku Night...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Made it back not so wet, I got a clear umbrella for 500 yen and learn they were quite hard to find in the states! But i can tell you everyone here loves the clear umbrella! I guess since its such a crowded town you really need to see where your going! Won some more fun things in the UFO machines, like another Misato, A Toro Plush, and a surprise gift for a friend. Won some lost some at pachi-slo, just played for fun so didn't bother winning. And got a CoCo Ichiban fan (third times a charm)! Well rest time, tomorrow is clear days so back to sightseeing! Got some fun pics so go check out the JAPAN folder for the rest of the trip as well as KYOTO for a more traditional view.

Maid Working Hard in The Rain...

Maid Working Hard in The Rain...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Had some Becker's Burger for lunch and ventured into Akihabara! Forgot to mention last time I bought a Revoltech Jin-Roh figure as well as the whole set of Evangelion Limited UCC Coffee Cans (for 7 bucks)! This time I'm just gonna get some think overs and then probably move onto Shibuya or Shinjuku for more shopping! I think we'll also hit up CoCo Ichiban one more time for dinner!

Visit JAPAN , GUNDAM and KYOTO for the now extensive archive of this trip! Bare with me a bit more it's too exciting!

Walking in Typhoon...

Walking in Typhoon...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

The news doesn't lie, the typhoon hit and it's been raining since early morning, I was able to roll out of bed and fumble for my camera just in time to zoom in on this person walking in the rain. The skies are so grey, but that won't keep us in. Gonna use this non sightsee-able time to revisit Akihabara and other places that require indoor shopping, will try to get some pictures as well~ But for now the JAPAN , GUNDAM and KYOTO folder has much to see!

Yakiniku Battle...

Yakiniku Battle...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

The difference between more or less meat in Yakiniku is not only your level in chopstickery but also how you like your meat! That being said I like mine medium rare which makes for perfect meat hoarding lol. But since that would be unfair to others, we avoided the situation by going to KUI KUI VIKING! Basically an ALL you can eat joint! for around 30 dollars a person you get to down as much as you want from meats to sushi for 90min's alcohol included! And boy was it worth it, now its off to bed so, so that we can enjoy the last few days here before returning to the real world. *sob*

Got some pics here so check them out in the JAPAN , GUNDAM and KYOTO folders!

Asakusa Complex...

Asakusa Complex...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Asakusa in the rain is cooler and crowded then ever! I've been here a few times already, and it never ceases to amaze me. The last time I came the Hōzōmon gate was under restoration, but this time it's Sensō-ji! What bad timing, but entrance to the temple was still available so that was cool. Also Nakamise street was covered up due to rain and had some new stores, had some snacks and got a few more omiyages! Got some wonderful pics here so check it out in the JAPAN Folder
and of course if you have time visit GUNDAM and KYOTO as well! Now going to head off to SanChome in Shinjuku then Ikebukuro to look for some meat and party!

Morning Helicopter...

Morning Helicopter...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

The great thing about base camp is basically the choppers waking you up every morning! Today was a smaller one so it wasn't as loud as the chinook! The forecast seems cloudy all day and light rain, but that won't stop us! The incoming typhoon might (MIGHT). But it's off to Asakusa today and later all you can eat Viking! Since today is the GF's birthday! Happy Birthday L.R.M!

New pics and old are here in the JAPAN,GUNDAM and KYOTO Folders!

The Clay Man Chills...

The Clay Man Chills...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Ahhh my feets are owie. Why because we decided to walk back from Shinjuku to Akebonobashi just to see Japan at night, it was a decent walk and the conbini stores came in handy. Ended the day in Shinjuku San Chome. And gonna rest up for Asakusa tomorrow, looks like rain but we'll rough it out! Oh yea this little clay figure was sitting in the median in between Nishi-Shinjuku and Kabuku-cho! I thought it was pretty random and cool!

New pics and old are here in the JAPAN,GUNDAM and KYOTO Folders!

Night Time Festivities...

Night Time Festivities...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

And I was right! Too cool indeed! Time to run around like a three year old in a matsuri haha! Well it's a free day after all so I'll keep it real short and make you go look at the existing images in the flickr folders of: JAPAN, GUNDAM and KYOTO! Will blog later!

Soran Soran~!

Two Flags...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

The festivities are rocking..! So many colorful teams are performing and it looks to be awhile before it's over, luckily snagged a nice front row seat for the spectacle! So here are the first of the 2009 Super Yosakoi event! I think I see a matsuri in the area next to us... Hmmm...

You know the drill go to JAPAN,GUNDAM and KYOTO for more goodness!

Heading to the Station...

Heading to the Station...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Morning blast, well kinda... Today is a trip to Yoyogi Park and Harajuku for some last day shopping and checking out the Super Yosakoi! On our ways to Shakey's (yep when in Harajuku default to all you can eat) for some Corn Mayo Pizza (look it up yourself). Snapped a great shot of one of the Yosakoi teams moving to their next performance. Pretty cool! But enough of that I'll try to get some Yosakoi pics up as soon as I can!

Till then go visit the three magical folders JAPAN, GUNDAM and KYOTO for more goodness, maybe JAPAN should be called TOKYO now. Ah too early!

Destined to Meet...

Destined to Meet...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

Back at base camp! And I had to post this great picture on the last train back, which as you can see is classic Ikebukuro Drama! Boy Meets Girl, Girl Meets Boy ah~ Oh wait I meant Salary Man meets OL, OL meets Salary Man, chance encounter... and well you know, make up your own stories! As a bonus tho, they seem to be testing spotlights over the Tokyo Dome area and I was able to get this SHOT!

We'll no rest for the wicked but I will sure try, cause tomorrow is a free day so I think checking out the Yosakoi Festival in Yoyogi Park may be cool!

And the usual applies go check out the JAPAN FOLDER for latest updates. And the GUNDAM and KYOTO FOLDER for other pics!

Sega Game Center...

Sega Game Center...
Originally uploaded by Tasayu

One of the bigger game center's in the area and the place that got my UFO Catching skills back in gear! SO far I have gotten a big bear head which is really cute, and a limited edition Evangelion Misato statuette which I will post pics of later! Maybe when I get back to the states! But yea it seems Ikebukuro is the couples paradise for happy fun times (lol). As well as a female otaku's safe haven from the Akihabara crowd! The Animate here is HUGE. Sunshine City is pretty cool too ah speed blogging gotta run will be back soon! Off to Skylark Gusto for some food!

Note: Today started my Pachi-slo run in Japan as well. Lots of new machines out and I will cover that later! But for now you know where to go for the pics of the day JAPAN, GUNDAM, and KYOTO folder!