So in Japan they use three systems of writing with some Chinese characters. So I would recognize stuff, but it would be pronounced differently and then there was stuff that was completely foreign. So I would look for a name, Chinese Character, Chinese Character, wait then squiggly line? What? Many people were really helpful and I got lost a lot! More so than any other country I've been to. Most people asked if I spoke Japanese to which I replied I live in taiwan and I'm learning Chinese. I seem to get a pass with that one.
At a lot of the temples you can write wishes on woodblocks. At some of the more popular tourist attractions you see woodblocks in all languages, but there was one I thought was pretty funny. 'I wish Elsye Klein a kind prosperous Jewish husband in 2009." Here's to hoping Elyse!
The Meiji Shrine in Harajuku. I will never get over the mix of old and new in japan or Taiwan. Where right next to a Temple is an office building. Meiji Shrine is like Tokyo's Central park, it's enclosed in trees and you can't hear any of the city sounds once you start making your way to the temple.
Barrels I would see at all the temples. I loved the difference designs on each one. I think I figured out they are filled with sake. Could be wrong though.
More Meiji
Night time in japan or Taiwan can sort of overload the senses. I love they way it looks at night all light up, but you are compeltely bombarded with colored lights.
This store may or may not have an entrance. But on second viewing that is a Chip and Dale Rescue Rangers clock! How cool is that!
Asakuska Temple in Tokyo
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