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Japan: Shibuya – the busiest crossing in the world, and home to a loyal dog

By Mithun Divakaran
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Mar 05, 2016
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Japan, Travel

Date: 26th March 2015

After I left Ueno Zoo, I walked back to Ueno station as I decided to go to Shibuya next.

Ueno building pavement Tokyo — On the way back to Ueno station, I looked across the street and noticed a busy alley

Ameyoko shopping street Tokyo — This is Ameyoko street, a busy shopping area

It was filled with street shops selling discounted clothing and fakes — It was filled with street shops selling discounted clothing (and a few fakes)

Crabsticks shop Ameyoko street Tokyo — A few food stores too

Doner kebab Ueno Tokyo Japan — Doner kebab, what Turkey calls the shawarma

Shops Ameyoko street Tokyo — I didn’t really find anything appealing or worth buying

I went back to Ueno station to go to Shibuya.

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Japan: Ueno Zoo – pandas, a lonely polar bear, and more

By Mithun Divakaran
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Feb 20, 2016
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Japan, Travel

Date: 26th March 2015

After beginning my day in Asakusa, I was now at Ueno Park, the largest public park in Tokyo city.

Ueno park sakura zoo Tokyo — The sakura trees needed a few more days to fully bloom

Ueno park zoo line Tokyo — I decided to check out the pandas at Ueno Zoo, located inside the park

Entry tickets to the zoo cost ¥600 (₹360/$5/€4). I was mostly here for the pandas but I figured I would then take a quick stroll around the zoo as well.

Giant panda facts Ueno zoo — Pandas are native to China

Panda Ueno park zoo Tokyo Japan — I don’t remember exactly how many pandas I saw, but I believe Ueno Zoo has around 3 pandas currently

Panda chewing bamboo Tokyo Japan — Most of the time I just saw them chewing on bamboo 🙂

Giant panda Ueno Zoo Tokyo — Pandas are so cute!

Panda eating Ueno zoo Japan — Check out this guy, he he

Here is a brief video:

After the pandas, I walked around to see what other animals they have at Ueno. Continue reading “Japan: Ueno Zoo – pandas, a lonely polar bear, and more” »

Japan: Nakamise street, Senso-ji temple, and Ueno Park sakura at half-bloom

By Mithun Divakaran
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Feb 09, 2016
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Japan, Travel

Date: 26th March 2015

After spending days outside Tokyo — mostly Kyoto and Himeji — I was back in Japan’s impressive capital city. I was staying in the Asakusa area, popular for being close to many of Tokyo’s attraction — namely Nakamise Street, Sensoji shrine, Asakusa shrine and Sumida River. It’s why I chose to stay in Asakusa and booked myself at the Khaosan Tokyo Laboratory hostel for a few days.

Toshiba Japanese toilet buttons — Toshiba toilets, who would have thought 🙂 It was nice to sit on these on a chilly morning — because the toilet seat would warm up!

Khaosan Tokyo hostel kitchen terrace — I went upstairs to the kitchen to have my breakfast

Khaosan Tokyo hostel kitchen utilities — The kitchen isn’t very big but I didn’t find it very crowded either. It has all the essential appliances.

Khaosan Tokyo Laboratory hostel Japan — I got ready and went downstairs to check out the information the hostel had put up about attractions in Tokyo and how to get to each one.

Asakusa district Tokyo Japan — First attraction on today’s sightseeing list was Senso-ji temple, so I headed out in that direction

Mos Burger Asakusa outlet Tokyo Japan — Good thing there was a Mos Burger outlet nearby 🙂

I walked towards the end of the road Senso-ji was situated on just to explore the surroundings. There are quite a few banks around, so I got some US dollars exchanged.