Happy New Year!

Roppongi on New Years

A taste of America

To me, Osaka is probably the most similar city to a large American city. The streets remind me of a large American city's streets, food is less healthy and more greasy, and the styles are similar. We spent our last day in Osaka shopping and eating in a shopping archade in downtown Osaka.

Tomorrow we waking up early for a long train ride to Tokyo. Our plan is to see the fireworks at Tokyo tower and go to the shrines.

Above the crowds

I spent most of yesterday away from my friends because I had to travel back to Kyoto to retrieve my camera. I made it an architectural field day and ended the day with at trip up the Umeda Sky Building. There is an observation deck 173m above the ground. This picture was taken from the observation deck.

Have faith in Human(Japan)ity

Thank god, someone turned in my camera to Kyoto Station. I'm back on track.

This is a picture taken at Osaka Castle.

Kyoto Day 2

Today we went to the Kinkakujin (Golden Temple).

I have my health

...but I lost my camera and the 200+ pictures. I'm going to check with the train station again tomorrow.

Kyoto