Tokyo: A Cultural Journey Through the World’s Coolest City
Japan 🇯🇵 November 2024
Today was a day of exploring Tokyo’s vibrant mix of tradition and modernity! 🗼
🌸 Started with a delicious brunch at Cheese & Doria, a unique fusion of Japanese and Italian flavors that you won’t find anywhere else!
⛩️ Then, we immersed ourselves in history and nature at Meiji Jingu Shrine in Harajuku, joining a 2.5-hour walking tour with @localizedjapan. This serene shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji—the visionary who modernized Japan and ended the Edo Samurai era in 1868—was the perfect place to make a wish and experience a traditional wedding procession.
🌳 Next up was Yoyogi Park, where post-war American forces once contributed to Japan’s reconstruction efforts. From there, we wandered down Takeshita Street, famous for its quirky fashion, where we spotted young girls dressed in gothic Lolita style (think Wednesday Addams) and found everything from cat cafes to pig and otter cafes.
🚦 The evening ended in Shibuya with the iconic Shibuya Scramble Crossing, where over 500,000 people cross daily! We wrapped up with dinner in the lively Yokocho area, enjoying Tokyo-style izakayas and local cuisine.
Tokyo truly is a city that blends old and new effortlessly!
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