Tokyo: It's good to be back

The final two nights in Japan, we stayed in Tokyo.  This was part of the trip I was waiting for, we had a free day on the last full day in Japan and I wanted to visit a couple of sites.  On my list was, Akihabara, Shibuya crossing, Tokyo Tower, and to find an arcade.  This was part of the trip I wanted to go alone on because I knew I can get stuff done faster, and I could do what I want to do than follow a group.  Plus, I wanted to learn how to use the trains in Tokyo, so when I do come back I know how to use them. So my first stop was Tokyo Tower.  I went here more so I can cross it off the list of places to visit in the world.  I also wanted to see how it compares to the Eiffel Tower.  I liked the Eiffel Tower better, maybe because it was the original tower.  But it was pretty cool how close I could get to the Tower though.  I did not go inside and up to the top of the tower because I did not feel like paying $9.  

My next stop was Akihabara.  This was the place I was most hype for since this was anime central of Tokyo.  Let's say I was not disappointed.  There were so many places to buy anime merchandise, I think any fan would have a very hard time keeping their money in their pocket.  I somehow did not buy anything for myself, I bought a Pokemon doll for my little brother though.  I even got to experience a maid cafe, although I thought it would be better.  I guess anime maid cafes look more appealing in the show.  The only weird thing about the cafe was that I saw grown men, that could be about 40 years old or older at the cafe.  This would not be weird if the women working there were in their 30's, but they were about my age or younger.  I then went to the arcades, which of course were fun and was trying to brainwash me to spend all my money.  

After Akihabara, I went to Shibuya, for the Shibuya Crossing. I learn during this trip that there was a live feed on Youtube, so I was hyped to have my friends back home to watch the live feed.They were able to spot me after the 5th time crossing the street.  The crossing was not as big as I thought it was going to be, but there was a lot of people crossing though.