The main street of Shibamata, in the Katsushika ward of Tokyo.
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The famous Tokyo Tower, and panoramic views of Tokyo.
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Hana no Mai, an “izakaya” restaurant in Totsuka. Izakaya is the Japanese version of a tavern, where a party orders drinks and rounds of appetizers to share, including a variety of meats, sushi, sashimi, rice dishes, and other traditional Japanese “chopstick-foods.” The last picture is a baniku sashimi, or thinly-sliced, raw horse meat. Surprisingly delicious!
Some pictures of where I am staying in Totsuka, Yokohama, Japan. Old buildings stand next to new structures, just as modern culture blends with tradition. On one end of my street, a quiet-looking village; and on the other, a busy highway.
Below is a map of my immediate surroundings, with the pedestrian bridge being the nearest landmark. Pan east to find the 7-Eleven store, and pan west to find a McDonald’s restaurant. Click “View Larger Map” to enable street view.
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