How to make the most of a summer in Tokyo!

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August 20th 2006

Published: October 15th 2006

Sorry, I haven't written a blog for these photos, but I still wanted to post them. These were all taken during my month in Tokyo this last summer. Tokyo is a CRAZY city! There is one area that we went to called Harajuku (Gwen Stefani sings about the "Harajuku Girls") and that is where all these crazy outfits come from. Definite entertainment! Sorry I am too lazy to write a blog about these, b... Read Full Entry

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Lisa Van Muyen

"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it solely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime." -Mark Twain Hey everyone! I have started this journal in order to keep you informed of my adventures in Japan, as well as my travels throughout Asia. ... full info

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Harajuku Style

Harajuku Hair

Umm.. excuse me, were you attacked by a bird on your way here?

Harajuku Style

The fake blood says it all!

Harajuku Style

Yes, this is indeed a MAN with a cabbage on a leash! When I first saw him/her the end of the leash was hidden behind another person, and as the end came into sight, I couldn't help but burst out laughing... after spending close to 30 minutes on this bridge I thought I had seen it all.. and then comes the cabbage!!!

Harajuku Style

We asked this guy to pose for a picture, and this is what he came up with. Special!

Harajuku Style

Just a reminder: Halloween is in October.

Harajuku Style

Casey's taking notes... I just know it!

Harajuku Style

Smiling is taboo

Shibuya's major intersection

This is the intersection which is seen in the movie "Lost in Translation." Hundreds of people cross this intersection every couple of minutes at all hours of the day. Welcome to Tokyo!

Japanese-vegetarian Cooking Lessons

From left: Isono-san, the cooking teacher, me, Watanabe-san, and Fuji-san.These ladies meet once a month to learn how to cook organic-vegan food. The teacher was SUCH an amazing/interesting man to talk to.

Friday Fun!

We basically took over this little bar as soon as we walked in the door. Andrew is up on stage singing, Shawn is ruling the dance floor, and before taking this picture I was behind the bar mixing my own drinks (I have found this to be a very effective way to ensure I get to meet the bar owner)!

15th October 2006

mom
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I think you are having way too much fun ! And if you need any ideas for Halloween well there you go! But some of them actually look pretty all dressed up?

16th October 2006

Uncle John
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A picture is worth a thousand words

25th October 2006

DAD
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HARAJUKU???
Tokyo looks too busy for me..BUT CERTAINLY A GOOD PLACE TO WATCH THE WORLD GO BY..@ PEOPLE WATCH.

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