A day of old v new. Visited the ultra modern Roppongi, shopping skyscrapers full of people on every level reminded us why the streets seem so quiet for a city of 37m.
Shinjuku, known for its skyscrapers and guiness world record for busiest station, was awe inspiring with its buildings that do not fit in a single camera shot. The station was like an ant farm- and we were not even at peak. Everyone finds their way- no rushing, no pushing, everyone keeps their distance.
Caught a little rattly electric tourist tram near Mt Fuji hoping that the clouds would clear for the mountain but we couldn't see anything.
We hopped off and a lovely lady worked out what we were looking for (after much mountain and view charades) and walked us out of her way to the coast.
Conversation only included 'we from Australia' and the soccer draw. When we got to the viewing point she screwed her nose up and said 'cloudy' - bugger!!!
Fuji nowhere to be seen but had a walk along the black volcanic sand beach before returning on the journey, this time with some of the commuters heading home. Some of them travel a long way everyday!
Pics- goretex nerds/ a small skyscraper/ view from the government building/ Fuji is there somewhere....
No comments:
Post a Comment