My day started with a metro ride to Asakusa, which is a shrine to the gods in an old traditional Japanese neighborhood. We went through a cute strip of markets all along the sides of the shrine, purchasing gifts as we saw them. Next we went to Yoyogi Park right next to our hostile. It was probably the best day in Japan thus far. It was total serenity, we enjoyed living to the fullest. As we layed out in the grassy meadows, we found it interesting to people watch. We saw so many men in the park wearing suits (they wear suits 24/7) as well as seeing a woman riding a bicycle in heels with a baby on the back. Dang! We couldn't ge over that. They also seem to love and domesticate dogs in the same way we do; much different from Taiwan. There was a guy who was shooting park pictures that asked us if he could take our picture...so of course we said sure! We thought that was great- maybe we would be in an article or something, who knows. Teh park was so serene adn relaxing. At this point in the trip we really needed that. The park was also better than any park I have ever been into in the states. It was huge- with rolling hills, longer grasses, free growing trees, and plenty of bikers. At one point we heard beautiful tunes and saw two people playing flute in the grass. There was also a buddist man that sat nearby us in the grass, indian style, smoking his pipe and enjoying the environment. Perfect.
DINNER IN ROPPONGI: dinner at outback was delicious, but we found that since the waiters do not make additional tips (tipping in Japan is offensive) they are not as attentive as we would have liked, but we enjoyed each other's company and the food. Having something that reminds you of home is phenomenal.
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