Ok it is alot, and I mean alot of photos (3GB worth of it lol)

Soo I will attempt to sort them out, post by post, on the highlights of the trips, in chronological order. I think it kind of defeats the purpose if I just post every picture i took, but if anyone wants to see all of it, please tell me haha. Anyway I kind of regretted not uploading and posting everyday since I had my dad's laptop, but was really tired and lazy everytime I got back. Plus every night we always had to plan for the day after, which was accompanied with drinks, coffee, snacks and a hearty dose of japanese television.

Anyway, to those who read my first post when I was in Japan, would know what I did basically in day 1. Roaming around my apartment etc. Nothing special, but here are additional pictures I took, just to start the ball rolling properly yeah.

DAY 1 (Akasaka Hills,Ark Hills,Akasaka Streets)

Wondered around basically nothing really special, but nice nonetheless. Had superb napoleon pasta at an outdoor cafe, overlooking a wide open square where people usually have lunch outside, talk and where the kids have some space to run around. the weather was slightly chilly but I didn't mind at all hahaha.

I didn't take much pictures because it was raining super heavily as the day progressed. Everyone on the streets in Shibuya were holding umbrellas as well, so it was quite difficult to navigate and walk around, but we managed. For those who don't know, Shibuya is one of the hottest shopping zones in Tokyo, like an Orchard Road x 2 if you can't picture it. However, you won't find names like Takashimya or any other big malls we do have back home, but rather huge buildings housing various shops or a single brand i.e HMV, Tower Records, UT, 109 & 109 Men etc. 109 by the way is this fantastic huge building filled with clothings etc. 109 is 9 levels of female stuff, where as the men have their own across the road too. Unfortunately the stuff at 109 is pretty ex, but you'd be surprised that some things elsewhere that are cheaper than they are in Singapore. So you would have to rummage and really dive deep to find bargains. Didn't stop walking unless for the odd snack and drink, and took managed a peek into the old graniph store (back in 05 graniph was almost non-existent in Singapore) but now it seems the size is smaller now. Basically we all knew what we wanted to look at, so it was quite efficient. Guitar lovers will find there is an awesome acoustic guitar shop with ovation guitars and of course, the ESP custom shop. OK here are some of the pictures.

the main highlight however was the food at night.

imagine stepping into a small, warm ramen restaurant all drenched and cold by the rain and wind, with the smell of noodles and tasty soup all around you.

a spot we frequented in our 05 trip, because our apartment then was located near it. trashes any ramen you have eaten I guarantee. And the gyoza also trashes anything you've eaten in Crystal Jade, or wherever.

seeing these pictures make me feel hungry.

alright, day 3 and 4 would be up soon.