Random Pics

These are random pictures from along the way.  You know you can count on wordy me if you need further commentary…

We leave tomorrow..

Everywhere...everywhere, men in black suits, a/k/a Salarymen
Everywhere…everywhere, men in black suits, a/k/a Salarymen
More salarymen
More salarymen
For as many men in black suits and white shirts, there are women in heels.  The ballet flat does not exist in Japan...well at least not this season...
For as many men in black suits and white shirts, there are women in heels. The ballet flat does not exist in Japan…well at least not this season…
Many department stores have full markets in the basement.  Very fun way to browse all of the unique foods of Japan
Many department stores have full markets in the basement. Very fun way to browse all of the unique foods of Japan
Real food?  No plastic replicas which are VERY common and NOT an indication of a touristy or low end restaurant
Real food? No, plastic replicas which are VERY common and NOT an indication of a touristy or low end restaurant
And in fact here is a store that sells only plastic food replicas!
And in fact here is a store that sells only plastic food replicas!
I took the Bullet Train, or Shinkansen as it is correctly, for a day trip to Kyoto - VERY bad ass!!
I took the Bullet Train, or Shinkansen as it is correctly called, for a day trip to Kyoto – VERY bad ass!!
Kinkaku-ji...the Golden Pavillion...even on a rainy day, very beautiful
Kinkaku-ji…the Golden Pavillion…even on a rainy day, very beautiful

 

Senso-ji Shrine from a rooftop.  We all see a shrine out our back window right?
Senso-ji Shrine from a rooftop. We all see a shrine out our back window right?
Souvenir land outside the Senso-ji Shrine.
Souvenir land outside the Senso-ji Shrine.
Vending machines EVERYWHERE but you drink your drink, and deposit your trash.  Not the norm to wander with your Starbucks in hand...
Vending machines EVERYWHERE but you drink your drink, and deposit your trash. Not the norm to wander with your Starbucks in hand…

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