The Inferno Project

Posting some photos of my trip to Japan last summer, starting off with my two days in Tokyo.  I started off at Tokyo and travelled southwest before ending my trip in Osaka.

Departed from Hong Kong International Airport.

Flew on an ANA 747, ’twas my first time on a 747.  ^^;;

Window seat in front of the wings is really nice indeed.  Thanks “A” for helping me book the flight. ^^

Took one of this high speed trains from Narita Airport to Tokyo.

I was at the wrong seat, but that didn’t matter because the train was empty. ^^

Finally in Tokyo!  I’ve always wanted to see these signs ever since I saw them in animes.

I practically took pictures of everything during my trip…400+ pictures each day to be precise.

And since it’s been a year, I’ve pretty much forgotten where some of these photos were taken at.

I didn’t get off here…I should’ve…but I didn’t.  “orz  I think my plans for the trip would’ve changed if I got off the train at Akihabara and went into some stores.  We’ll meet again Akihabara.

It was more of a sight-seeing trip than a shopping trip, so I didn’t buy much during my trip.

I was also suckered into trying the many different drinks offered in the 7-elevens out and about.  It was a horrible horrible drink…if you ever see Pepsi that’s blue, stay away from it.

Taken at Ueno park on my way to the Tokyo National Museum.

Vending machines are everywhere!  You can find them left right and centre where ever you go.

These water basins(?) are found at shrines.  I just wash my hands with the water, though I’ve seen many folks drink the water as well.

The Tokyo National Museum located near the Ueno station.  Some of the exhibits were closed that day so I didn’t get to see everything.

The Asian Gallery is where you’ll find artifacts gather from all over asia.  I believe you can see similar artifacts at your local museums too.

The Japanese Gallery is where you’ll find artifacts showcasing the history of Japan.

I was especially interested in the military attire of the elites exhibit.

I wanted to buy a katana that was fancy like this one, but I had no such luck.

No idea why these folks were gathered at the park.

Kobans are police booths that can be found all over Japan, but this one is especially fancy looking.

Ueno Station.

Had lunch at one of the restaurants on the right.

I love these descriptive signs that can be found in their train stations. ^^  How do you sit on the train?

Headed over to the Edo-Tokyo Museum afterwards to see how folks lived in Tokyo during the Edo-era.  I love the architecture of this building.  Does anyone know if there’s any real reason to suspending the building in mid-air?

Traditional Japanese building during the Ed0-period.

This is how some of the buildings looked after some western influence.

A map displaying where and when the many fires swept through Tokyo.

I think this is where health-care materials were bought back then.

Just outside Shimbashi station, forgot what I was there for. ^^;;

Some construction action around Shimbashi, they’re always so neat and tidy with signs apologizing for the inconvenience caused.

Stumbled across the Pokémon Center by chance, and bought some souvenier for my cousins.

Out and about in Ginza.

The one and only time I’ve seen a Skyline R35 GTR on the street.  There were many R34s in Hong Kong, but not that many R35s

Multi-level parking complex…Japanese Style.  I would love to see something like this in Toronto.

Some firemen were training near the Tokyo Tower, they have a very “unique” uniform to say the least.

This would’ve made a very picturesque shot if the temple(?) wasn’t under maintenance.

Information maps are located throughout Tokyo indicating where the nearest hotel, washroom, koban, train station, etc. is with your current location marked in red.

My friend said these look freaky…like something from a Japanese horror flick.

At Tokyo Tower again, I’ll post the photos later.  :P

It is a really lovely tower indeed, I like it more when it’s lit up. ^^

They were gunning to host the 2016 summer Olympics, that’s why it had “Tokyo” and “2016″ lighting on opposite sides of the observation deck.

Decorated manhole covers can be found all over Japan, anything like this where you live?

Talking on the phone is prohibited on Japanese trains because the noise level goes out of control when everyone starts talking on their cells in a confined space.  Many resort to reading a book, texting their friends, or watching tv on their cells during their commute.

During rush hour, station attendants are required to “pack” bodies into the cars. ^^;;

The I-train.

Forgot where this is…I remember it being featured in one of Danny’s Tokyo photo walks.

At Roppongi Hills to get a glimpse of Tokyo from another perspective.

I was forced to walk through the Turner Prize exhibit at the Hills before being allowed to go to the observation level. “orz

I didn’t know there was a open-air observation level at Roppongi Hills, I’ll go there next time.

Tokyo’s night view is pretty amazing.

Ended the day in Odaiba to see the Ferris wheel at Palette Town.  I wanted to go on it, but it was closed for the day…pretty much sums up the story of my trip.  “orz

No Odaiba Gundam last year.  :(