Tokyo, Japan: Shibuya-Harajuku

Seems like I'm just tossing random Japanese words, but Shibuya-Harajuku s a cluster that can be done in one sitting, despite there being these many pins on my map:

Stop by Luke's Lobster to see the more than LUKEwarm queue

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Stop by for some takoyaki

 

Stop by for ice cream

   

 Stop by character shop to check what's trending (plenty it appears)

 

 

Stop by Zoff to check pricing and selection

   

 Stop by Meiji Shrine (a wedding- what luck! renovations - what luck!)

 

 

 Stop by railway tracks

 

 

Stop by to say hi

 

 

 Stop by to Combini to get USJ tickets

 

 

Stop by Tokyu Hands

 

 

Stop by Ichiran Ramen (a wait so long I could run out to get macarons)

 

 

Stop by Pierre Herme

 

Tokyo, Japan: Tokyo After Dark

As with any other cosmopolitan city, Tokyo is literally bustling with life around the clock. After dark, head to Shibuya for some people-watching or Roppongi for a touch of class.

Prepare to brave the insane crowd at The Great Shibuya Crossing - I stand in awe at how fast the crowd can gather and disperse

Starbucks offers a brief respite from the hustle.

Don't forget to say Hi to Hachiko of 'Hachi: A Dog's Tale' fame. He is now a designated meeting spot.

And while the night is still young, escape to the bright lights of Roppongi.

Spot Tokyo Tower in the distance?

Roppongi is a very classy (and romantic) district, dolled up with the Christmas lights.

I had a 'nut-cracking' good winter in Tokyo, and I hope you did, too, wherever you were.

Related Posts:

My Japan Itinerary (December 2012)

Japan Day 3 – Tokyo, Day 3:

• Shinjukugyeon National Garden 1 (where some cherry blossom trees bloomed)
• Shinjukugyeon National Garden 2
• Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Observatories (for a free panoramic view of the city)
• Meiji Jingu Shrine (disguised as a guide to visiting shrines)
• Yoyogi Park
• Shibuya (seeing Tokyo in a different light)
• Roppongi