The sights and sounds of Tokyo

Its amazing how different Tokyo is from Hirosaki… there is definitely more happening, things to see, the weather is A LOT warmer (they don’t even get snow.. while I am buried in snow up here) and it seems like every station offers something else to do and it is like a billion times larger than Hirosaki.. but it is also VERY CROWDED, congested, more expensive, the people are less friendly…etc. Well its nice to be able to have the best of both worlds..

The weather was absolutely beautiful. Tokyo doesn’t get much snow and cold weather because it is blocked by mountains. It felt like autumn weather and the first time we’ve be able to walk around with only a sweater in the month of January!

Tokyo Tower

The view from the tower






Tokyo Dome City

At Tokyo Dome City (the area surrounding Tokyo Dome) there is a mini amusement park – with a roller coaster, small rides and a giant Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel had an amazing view. I really wanted to ride the roller coaster but someone was scared and now that will have to wait until April.

“Winter Illumination” lit up Tokyo Dome City. The area was surrounded by different light designs. The light decorations last from December until February, so we were luck to catch it. It was a very beautiful, magical and memorable moment!