Tokyo Photo Diary

I had such a fantastic week/weekend in Tokyo, that I really don't have much to write about it. I just want to share pictures. Being back in boring Kochi is also not really doing much for my mood... it's weird but taking the 11 hour bus back is better for the mental transition than a 1 hour plane ride. In the 11 hours, you dread coming back, but it's such a tiring ride that getting home feels like a relief. Riding on a plane takes no time, so the transition is stark. I went from big city lights, busyness, noise, movement back to dark, slow, empty fields and mountains... Meh, oh well! This December weather is gorgeous today, and I have dinner with my friends, so I really don't have a lot to complain about right now. :)

Advertisment in Shibuya.

Beautiful blue sky in Shibuya.

Antique toy store, one of the many weird shops in Broadway (Nakano) we went to with Shota

Shota on his giant computer phone.

Band called "Water Closet." An older band but really awesome!

My favorite Tokyo girls, ELMOC <3

With Kazue. She almost didn't make it to sing because she was hung over from her bonenkai the previous night.

More ELMOC <3<3

"Horse and Deer" recording a new CD. Matto got to do some guest vocals. It was fun hanging out with them.

Recording the vocals for another part of their song.

Oh Tokyo...

Every time I come here, my desire to live in this city grows. I suppose it helps that the number of awesome people I know who live in this city keeps steadily growing. :) I really hope I get into IUC with some financial support... If that happens, living in Tokyo will finally become a reality~

Yesterday afternoon we hung out with my professor in Kichijyoji and went to a really good vegan cafe and gilato place. I love hanging out with that prof because he always inspires me to keep reaching for my Tokyo dreams. Then, last night we got to hang out with Kana and Hikko from ELMOC. Along with some fun izakaya-ing, we were invited to play a show in May of next year!! Kya! Tonight, dinner and drinks with the guys from Balladmen and Takashi. Tomorrow, day tripping with Shota and a kick-ass live in the evening in Nakano.

Although yesterday was rainy, this weather us not terrible for december, and the second half of today was gorgeous!!! Love it love it here <3