Tokyo - Getting lost in translation
As a tall foreigner, it's a lot of fun to explore Shibuya, Shinjuku, Harajuku, Ueno and other strange places.
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Crossroads
The busiest pedestrian walkway in the world. I had a coffee at the window on the second floor of the Starbucks straight ahead, watching the flow of people below.
Shibuya crossing
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Clear as mud
Tokyo subway map
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For a relaxing time
The infamous bar where several pivotal scenes took place in Lost in Translation.
New York Bar at 52nd floor, Park Hyatt
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West meet east
The skyscrapers of the sober western part of Shinjuku cast their shadows on the eastern part which is Tokyo's liveliest night spot. In the middle is Shinjuku Station, often considered to be the busiest station in the world.
Shinjuku
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Happy dragon
Rinnoji temple
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Enter the dragon
East Shinjuku
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Gamers
There's a lot of noise and smoke in these places.
Pachinko hall in East Shinjuku
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Room with a view
View from 52nd floor, Park Hyatt
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Beneath the cherries
This place is one of the best locations to enjoy the cherry blossom in springtime.
Ueno Park