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Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Shibuya July 11th 2009

In the evening, Masuo hosted a party at his apartment. The guests were mostly university friends, International Relations grad students I think. They were kind enough to attempt conversation with me, and I was lucky a couple of them spoke very good English. I tried to tell them a little about New Zealand, and they enjoyed the New Zealand wine I'd brought with me. I learned that when drinking in Japan, you should keep an eye on your friends' glasses and make sure they are always topped up. Likewise, it's rude to pour your own drink, even if you've just poured your friend one. But it was nice to see that certain customs are universal - students everywhere drink a LOT. The Tokyo Metro finishes just after midnight, even on Saturdays. So if you go out ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Shibuya July 11th 2009

Living with a boy had all but killed my shopping instinct. Usually shopping trips with George involve the following: Him: "You know you should let me pick your clothes. I think I know what suits you better." Me: insulted but sensing the opportunity to buy pretty new things "OK, lets go shopping" At the store changing rooms: Me: "Ok, how does this look" Him: ... ... ... (he's waiting impatiently on the bench outside the shop, having got bored after only 10 minutes) So shopping doesn't usually have a place on my holiday itinerary. But shopping in Tokyo with Kimberly was awesome. It seems the Japanese love to shop - the stores were packed and there were lines down the street waiting for new shops to open. You wouldn't guess there was a recession. We wandered ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Shinjuku July 10th 2009

After a fantastic flight during which I watched 5 movies I was met by Kimberly at Narita airport. She said she could tell the plane from New Zealand must have landed since there was an influx of cheerily dopey people that sounded like Murray from Flight of the Concords. We rushed to catch the express train to the city, and before I knew it I was sipping champagne and admiring one of the best views of the city from the Peak Bar in the Park Hyatt. I had a fantastic time sampling cocktails and yummy food, catching up with Kimberly as the sun set and the lights went on around the city. Simply beautiful.... read more




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