Finding Dori in Tokyo

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Pun intended. The most challenging thing in Tokyo for me is finding my way (“dori” means street). Alright, it is mainly because I rely on Google Maps and refuse to ask anyone, but still… Tokyo is complicated.

For example, it takes me an hour to find this vegan ramen place, T’s Tan Tan, inside Tokyo Station. I read about it online. Maybe I did not read the directions carefully. But alas, I earn my bowl of ramen and curry don:

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I don’t know what to expect of ramen (even though I had ramen in Vancouver before), but the stickiness surprises me. From this and other ingredients – such as okra, mountain root (“yamaimo”), raw egg, and sticky rice – I can deduce that the Japanese enjoy sticky foods.

Another place I had trouble finding is Akihabara, geek central. Little do I know that Google Maps would send me to a building (residential?) called Akihabara and not the electronics hub which is less than 10 mins walking from the nearest train station. I swear I am not the only one circling this building with their mobile app!

Rant aside, it is pretty neat to be in one of the multi-level malls featuring something different on each floor. The one dedicated to Japanese dolls is quite interesting; fanatic, actually. Photos are not allowed.

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This is me thinking I am a traveller wandering the streets of Tokyo. Follow the crowd and I’ll find my way. Soon enough, my legs say, “Don’t wander anymore please. Find yourself a cafe and sit down”.
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Akihabara, geek central
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This girl is promoting maid cafes. I think she had a sign that said no photos, but I already took the photo.

Tokyo? Busy, busy, busy.

1 thought on “Finding Dori in Tokyo”

  1. Glad you finally found the right Akihabara! What is open 24 hours, in that picture? Is it the maid cafe? I also notice “tax free” more than once. Do you know what that is all about?

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