Thinking back...

Thinking back to Tokyo, I remember seeing this really pretty/cute girl while walking up that narrow street/alleyway (a little past Bape towards Uniqlo) in Shibuya. She was wearing this cowboy-type hat, had semi-long wavey hair, and I think I really liked what she was wearing (I like fobby dress). She smiled at me. I don't remember if I smiled back, but regardless, I kept walking up the hill and didn't look back. Same thing kinda happened on Bart (as described in my previous entry) and I pretended to ignore that girl as well.

Which brings me to the point of this entry. I really need to put my ego in check. The reason I ignored them is because I wanted to make it seem like I didn't need them. In reality, I would've really liked to talk to both of those girls. Granted, the first one probably didn't speak any english, but I would've liked to try. I think, not only is it my ego, but a defense mechanism as well, because maybe I don't want to be hurt? Dunno, either way, it's something I need to be more aware of, and a trait I do not like about myself. Bleh.

Let's see...

The trip was pretty successful. In 6 days, I managed to travel to:

Shibuya
-Harajuku
-Omotesando
-Jingumae area
Shinjuku
Ginza
Roppongi
Akihabara
Aoyama
Rode completely around the JR Yamanote LIne

How to add money to your Pasmo

Step 1:
Insert card into the machine

Step 2:
Select the amount you want to add


Step 3:
Insert money (om nom nom nom nom)!

What I ate during the trip...

Monday:

Lunch & Dinner: plane food
Tuesday:

Lunch: McDonalds - Shibuya

Dinner: Tonkatsu - Shibuya (Tonkatsu Wako)
Wednesday:

Lunch: Tonkatsu - Aoyama (Maisen)

Dinner: KFC - Shibuya

Thursday:

Lunch: Korean beef topped w/ egg over rice - Harajuku (Restarant Elephant Cafe)

Dinner:  Bacon burger & fries - Roppongi Hills (Bel Air)

Friday:

Lunch: Steak with Japanese vinegar and crushed Daikons over rice - Ginza (Restaurant Cardenas)

Dinner: Spaghetti w/ meat sauce & Coldstone - Shibuya (Italian Tomato Cafe Jr.)

Saturday:

Lunch:  Cheese Pizza - Akihabara

Dinner:  Japanese Beef - Harajuku

The last couple of days

Shibuya Crossing




View from my hotel elevator...


Tokyo tower from Roppongi Hills



Tokyo Midtown

Everyday they're hustlin!

I swear, from Hong Kong to Tokyo, you can be walking in a nice area, and make one wrong turn, you walk down a street filled with nigerians slingin asian ho's like they're AK-47's and cattle (or tires if you prefer). With that said, I don't really like Roppongi. :|

As for the route from Shibuya, take the JR to Yoyogi station, get off, and walk down 6 miles into the center of the earth to the Odeo line, and it will take you to Roppongi. Exit 1c will take you straight to Roppongi Hills.

*edit*
Shit, I suppose I could've taken the JR to Ebisu, and hopped on to the Hibiya line to Roppongi. Oh well...

From Shibuya crossing to my hotel

All aboard the clusterfuck train!

Initial Map - Shibuya

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Everyday I'm Hustlin'

According to this forum I frequent, Target had marked down the Magellan Maestro 3100 GPS down to $74.98, which is super cheap for a brand name receiver.  I check prices on the internet, and they ranged from $150-$250  So I drive down to the local target, and find them in the automotive section.  The posted price was $127.98.  I get someone to open the case so I can scan it, and the price that comes up turns out to be $74.98.  So, I take two, and end up selling one on eBay for $133.

The GPS is pretty decent for my needs, and apparently it's hackable.  Hopefully, I can put a map of Japan (Tokyo specifically) on it.  The "Everyday I'm Hustlin' title is quoted from my friend Jason who said that when I told him this story.  

bleh part 2

With recent news of American Airlines canceling flights, I can't help but worry if my flight to Tokyo will be cancelled. I'm not sure if they're grounding the international flights, but I wouldn't be surprised if they did. I hope not. I need to get away from this country and every fucking person in it (with the exception of a very very very select few). Aarrgh!!!

Hopefully I'll see some cute girls in Japan., however, after looking at http://www.style-arena.jp, I'm not too optimistic. =P

Stuff I need to buy for the trip...

map of tokyo (english)

rail pass

Some new places to visit

Aoyama

-Comme Des Garcons

-Costume National

-D&G

-Dover Street Market

Tokyo Midtown Project (Roppongi)

Tokyo Tower (maybe)

Toyosu (maybe)

Daikanyama (maybe)

An initial list of stores to visit...

Uniqlo
Uniqlo UT
Burberry black label
Hare
Dior Homme
World Style (maybe?)
G-star
Muji
Bape

Going to Japan...

Goin to Japan for the first time. Booked the hotel and flight today. Can't wait to see all the lights. Staying in Shibuya at the Shibuya Excel Tokyu right in front of Shibuya crossing. Shibuya! Apparently when traveling from the U.S. to Japan, if your stay is less than 90 days, you don't need a visa.

So once I get to Narita, I'm pretty much set on taking the Airport Limousine to the hotel unless I find a better method of transportation. Gotta figure out what I'm gonna do once I get there.

So far, plans are to go to:
Shibuya (of course)
-Harajuku
-Jingumae (for work)
Akihabara for good 'ol Japanese electronics
Ginza
Shinjuku


hmmmm....maybe I should learn a little Japanese. I also hear that not many places take cards, so I guess I'll have to bring cash.

As far as night life, I have no idea where to even start. Gotta figure that out as well. bleh.