Tokyo

Last few days, I had a short trip to Tokyo, Japan. The purpose of this trip was to take a break out of my hectic teaching and administrative schedule. In addition, Grace and I will be very busy in the next couple of months.

We attempted to select a hybrid tour, blending the special features of both 'free tour' and 'package/guided tour'. During the first two days, we mainly followed Tommy, the tourist guide travelling around the outskirt and downtown of Tokyo and then on the last two days, we planned to go to the places we preferred. In general, the trip was relaxing and eye-opening because Tokyo is a gorgeous and lovely city for everyone especially those who like beautiful things and people. Everyone on the street, regardless of gender or social classes, is clean, tidy and well-attired. Apart from people, places are clean and easy to find as the city planning was comprehensive. With highway, JR (trains) and metro, one may get access to any places they like without any trouble. The wide coverage of JR and metro can make people arrive at every single destination they want! When Grace and I took the JR, we had to be extremely carefully as there are tons of JR sub-lines interwoven throughout the city!

Will tell you more about the places I visited in the next entry.