Another Two Days Of Working As Freelancer In Tokyo

July 1

Ok, as I said in the previous post, I had to work for gold and glory! After a half day of work, I went to Narita airport to take my Disneyland ticket (it just had to be taken in person, damn you Klook.com). Today was not exactly a touristy day. I only went out to check the transportation system in Tokyo, which is far more complex than Osaka (but of course, Tokyo is the capital), and alhamdulillah, I survived the first try out. 

What I liked about my hostel in Minami Senju: there are two convenience stores nearby, it is close to bus station (although a bit far to the train station), and it is more residential area instead of tourist area. So I get few glimpses of Japanese daily life.

I saw this small cafe in the neighborhood, planned to try its coffee, but ahhh, could not make it. I guess it means I should come again.

I really want to see how they put the car on top

After getting the ticket in Narita airport, I had a brief reunion with Mbak Bby and Echi (again). We had ramen in Ebisu area, then I went back to my hostel.

The facade

Halal sign

The ramen

Extra: the hostel provides yukata for the guests. It makes for a great coverage if I need to go to the toilet, which is several doors away from my room.

Trying to achieve the look of elegant Japanese woman, but I guess I look like a shogun servant girl here, lol

July 2

I went to Shibuya to meet Hachiko and watch the Shibuya crossing. Hachiko, a symbol of loyalty, is a dog that keeps waiting for its master Hidesaburo Ueno at Shibuya station although Ueno-san had passed away. The story has been turned into a movie, then adapted to a Hollywood movie starred by Richard Gere.

I tried to find people with the kindest eyes to ask help with the photos

Shibuya crossing is amazing. People stand behind the traffic lights patiently, and as soon as the light turns green, they claim the roads.

Then I went to Meiji-jingu shrine. Located in Shibuya, Meiji-jingu is a Shinto shrine that is dedicated to the defined spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken.

Rows of sake barrels

Meiji-Jingu shrine is surrounded by trees, making the atmosphere feels so peaceful

For dinner, I went to Sushi Ken, a halal eatery that specializes in sushi near Asakusa. Although it is a halal restaurant, it is frequented by many Japanese. I also saw some foreign tourists (Caucasians) when I was there.

The halal sign

The view from my table