Then we took the metro to Shibuya. We had to see the famous Shibuya Scramble. It lived up to my expectations. It was cool and crazy and strangely organized.
Shibuya is alive with color
Then we had some lunch from a few different food stands.
The deep fried cheese stick tasted like a perfectly grilled toasted cheese sandwich.
A $12 wagyu beef stick. It was very tender.
And bubble tea for dessert
We walked from Shibuya to Harajuku. As we wandered towards Harajuku we saw a Flipper’s pancake cafe and had to stop and try some. OMG! 😮 🤯 These are amazing!!! So light and fluffy and melt in your mouth. We quickly devoured a mango and fresh fruit version. So good!
Harajuku was so cute and filled with many small shops many fashion focused.
We stumbled on a huge street parade, that was also some sort of competition.
The day was wearing on and we needed to head back to the hotel to meet up with Tracey, Kenzie, Kyle and Andy who were joining our group for the remainder of the trip. But first, more food! We ate at a restaurant that overlooked the Shibuya Scramble. It was fast cheap and good.
The fried chicken in Japan has all been perfectly cooked and tasty
We met our new travel companions and headed to Shinjuku, famous for many restaurants and vibrant lit up streets with flashing neon (now LED) lights. We ate some dinner and then wandered around for a bit.
Look close….
Godzilla is peeking over one of the buildings! 🦖
Sashimi
Tien’s sister Tracey and her two kids along with Khanh Tien’s oldest all joined us in Japan. Of course I forgot to get a photo of all the kids. 🤦♂️
Promo for the “Robot Restaurant” Kenzie ate here with her boyfriend’s family who also happened to be in Tokyo.
We needed a break. Shinjuku is overwhelming. We sat here and had a beer and watched people go by. Very entertaining!
Another long full day! We’re definitely getting our sightseeing in while here in Tokyo. More to come tomorrow!