Date: 28th March 2015
After checking out the giant Gundam robot at Diver City mall, I walked across over to Palette Town.
As I walked towards Palette town, I entered through the Toyota History Garage — one of the attractions here.
If you think that’s so thoughtful of Toyota that they are coming up with such solutions for the disabled… well, it’s actually not just for them. Japan has a huge population problem — and by huge, I’m referring to its aging population. Japan isn’t producing enough babies and due to the average long life of a Japanese citizen, it’s a country with a massive elderly population.
I remember seeing the Toyota Crown back in Bahrain in the late 80s and early 90s but not since. Figured Toyota gave up trying to sell a luxury car under its own name and pushed the Lexus brand instead. Turns out the Toyota Crown has been serving the Japanese market for decades.
But I didn’t feel like spending anymore time at the Toyota Mega Web. Their History Garage was… honestly a bit boring. Probably there’s a better Toyota Museum out there but if you like cars and want to see something regarding Japan’s most successful car-maker, then a visit to Toyota Mega Web and History Garage is worthwhile. It’s free after all.
The views maybe alright but I didn’t feel like going for as it was already dark
I was done with Odaiba. Since there were no boat rides back to Tokyo city, I had to check for trains.
Next post(s) is this series:
Japan 2015: Cherry blossoms at Tokyo Imperial Palace east garden
Japan 2015: Cherry blossom sightings at Shinjuku Gyoen
Japan 2015: Harajuku on a Sunday – Meiji shrine and Yoyogi Park
Japan 2015: Harajuku at night — Takeshita Street
Japan 2015: Visiting Akihabara a second time, because why not?
Japan 2015: Cherry blossoms in full bloom at Ueno Park
Japan 2015: Rikugien garden’s weeping cherry blossom tree
Japan 2015: Getting to Hakone; Lake Ashi sightseeing cruise
Japan 2015: Hakone ropeway; onsen at Hotel Green Plaza
Japan 2015: Ōwakudani sulphur springs, views of Mt. Fuji — and last night in Tokyo
Japan 2015: Getting to Narita Airport, final thoughts, and flying an Airbus A380 for the first time
Previous post in this series:
Japan 2015: Landing in Tokyo… and using a communal bath for the first time
Japan 2015: Going to Akihabara, and spending way too much time in Yodobashi Akiba
Japan 2015: Walking around Akihabara and Ginza
Japan 2015: Riding a bullet train for the first time, Tokyo to Kyoto
Japan 2015: Kyoto – Nishi & Higashi Honganji, Shijo street, and Gion
Japan 2015: Kyoto – Nishiki market and Teramachi
Japan 2015: Kyoto – Fushimi Inari-taisha, and climbing to the mountain top
Japan 2015: Kyoto – Kinkaku-ji and Kiyomizu Dera temple
Japan 2015: Kyoto – Gion Corner Cultural Show
Japan 2015: Kyoto – Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama
Japan 2015: Kyoto – Monkey Park in Arashiyama
Japan 2015: Kyoto Station, and arriving at Himeji by shinkansen
Japan 2015: Himeji Castle, and the unexpected air show
Japan 2015: Nadagiku Shuzo Sake Brewery, leaving Himeji for Tokyo — and my last bullet train ride
Japan 2015: Nakamise street, Senso-ji temple, and Ueno Park sakura at half-bloom
Japan 2015: Ueno Zoo – pandas, a lonely polar bear, and more
Japan 2015: Shibuya – the busiest crossing in the world, and home to a loyal dog
Japan 2015: Nishi-Shinjuku — views from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building sky deck
Japan 2015: Shopping in Shinjuku, and exploring Kabukicho
Japan 2015: Denboin garden, near Sensoji Temple
Japan 2015: Cherry blossom celebrations by Sumida River
Japan 2015: Boat ride to Odaiba; giant Gundam statue at DiverCity Mall
