Ueno Park

A few friends and I spent the entire day wandering Ueno Park. There are numerous museums, a park, a zoo, restaurants, shopping... lots to do and see.
I loved the contrast of the traditional Japanese architecture and the modern motorbike hidden behind the trees.

Tokyo has proven to be substantially warmer than Kanazawa, so it was a treat to walk around in just a thin coat, see the sun and to see the sun light up some of the Japanese maples- lovely

Lights (and Lettuce) in Tokyo

I came to Tokyo to meet a friend at the airport (yeah!) However, due to the snow, all flights have been delayed, so she canceled her trip (boo!). In the meantime, while waiting for e-mails and updates, I hung out and got to see some rather festive lights.

The lights below are outside of Tokyo Dome. My all-time favorite illuminations are of the lettuce! Please scroll down to see the lettuce dome!!

Bounenkai- Holiday Dinner

Every year our school arranges a night of relaxation at an Onsen (a hotel with hot springs).
There, we can relax with tea and piles of clementines while enjoying the views of the ocean. The service is amazing, the hotel is beautiful and the onsen, of course, is wonderful.

Later in the evening we are served an elaborate dinner resplendent with Japanese delicacies; crab, egg custard, sashimi, pickled fish bones, sea urchin and fish prostate glands... mmm-mmm!
My kanji is still sub-par, or rather non-existant, so I really did not know what ooey, gooey, slimy goodness was placed before me... time to start studying!