Arriving at Asakusa, we were amazed by the historical temples that were present in the area. Walking through the markets, we couldn't help but notice the range of goods that were up for sale: food, tatami mats, toys, luck charms, treats, swords, guns and so much more.
Our next destination was Akihabara. Famous for its wide range of electronic goods, Akihabara was one of the biggest districts in Tokyo. Buildings were soaring above 10 stories high, and the game arcades were amongst the largest I had ever seen. Whilst the stores each offered their own variety of goods, we only spent 1 hour in the district, for it was time to travel to Ryogoku and enjoy our traditional Chanko Nabe lunch.
Sitting at the table, the Chanko Nabe was a Sumo Wrestlers daily lunch. It was HUGE! Meats, vegetable and noodles all lay within the large pot of boiling water. With our stomachs full, we entered the Ryogoku stadium, and were amazed as we sat down to enjoy the Sumo Wrestling. I was surprised at the popularity of the event, and whilst I had no clue on the players, there was always a cheer and a roar present for each of the individuals.
Next we arrived at Harajuku, which was the 'teenagers' district in Tokyo. The place offered many clothing and accessory stores, each with their own uniqueness. Unfortunately, time wasn't on our side, and we only spent 1 hour in the area, leaving for Shibuya.
Shibuya was definitely a busy sight. Lights were glaring everywhere to what looked like an outdoor nightclub. Splitting up, we went on search for dinner, and were able to find, a cheap but enjoyable restaurant. With no clue on how to order, or how to prepare our dish, the group took it step by step, and eventually came out with what appealed to us as a delicious dinner.
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