I am in Tokyo!
The 10 hour flight to Narita and 1 1/2 hour bus ride from Narita Airport to Tokyo was grueling but we are here! Our first full day in Tokyo was spent sightseeing, enjoying a tempura lunch and watching a traditional Japanese drama presentation called Kyogen. Our tour buses took us by the Akasaka Palance, Supreme Court buildings, and the Imperial Palace. We went into the Diet (pronounced just like our weight reduction word) which is Japan’s House of Representatives and House of Councillors. Our next stop was the Asakusa district. We enjoyed a tempura lunch at Sansada Restaurant and then had time for shopping in the area as well as exploring the Asakusa Shrine, Senso-ji Temple, incense fire.
After a short rest back at the hotel, we were treated to an example of Kyogen, a traditional drama form of Japan. It is quite different than anything one would see in American or European drama. It is a very simple dramatic form wherein actors use their bodies and intonation of their voices to portray the story and emotions of the characters.
From what I’ve seen, Tokyo is a beautiful, clean and huge city! We will have some time in the evenings the next couple of days to do more exploring, although it does get dark by about 5:30! The streets are very safe even in the evening. Until next time, Sayonara!
Kyogen Traditional Japanese Theatre
5 Storied Pagoda at Asakusa Shrine
Outside the Diet
Senso ji Temple
Incense at Senso-ji Temple
Senso ji Temple
Sansada Restaurant
10/17/2007 :
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