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Published: January 6th 2008
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Tokyo National Museum
Japanese and some pan-Asian art. I’m sitting in a nice internet cafe in Shibuya (think Times Square, but twice as crowded, it’s amazing to see). There’s a lot of hi-tech in Tokyo. I’ve got photos up for my first Tokyo entry, please go look.
Today’s sights:
Tokyo National Museum - Japanese art and archeology.
Yakusuni Shrine - A Shinto shrine dedicated to Japan’s war dead, including a war museum that attempts to justify Japan’s aggression in WWII (apparantly, circumstances forced them into it). Many Shinto shrines have tons of food stalls and gift shops, striking me as a little blasphemous.
Sengakuji Temple - A Buddhist temple dedicated to 47 Ronin (masterless samurai) who tried to avenge their master. Includes their graves and a museum I didn’t have time to see.
Shibuya - Wow. Coming into Shibuya is shell shock. It makes Times Square look like the boondocks. Also contains many nice stores, video arcades (and internet cafes like this one). I bought some ice-cream filled crepes, a wonderful Tokyo take on a French classic.
Tomrrow morning I leave for Kyoto, Japan’s religious centre and pre-Tokyo capital. I feel like I just arrived and already I’m leaving Tokyo. It was spectacular, but so will be where I go next.
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