We left Nagoya at first light, and this was providential since after our first train we were able to board the limited ‘Kaiji’ train and complete the return trip to Tokyo first class!
We’re staying in Akihabara for the next week, and after dumping out carry-ons luggage (and being reunited with our big luggage we had shipped to the hotel) it was time for lunch and some shopping.
We went to Shibuya, and spent a few hours looking in shops and making some purchases. The above photo was taken at a popup shop/exhibition of official Disney art by an illustrator. They had a section where attendees could write on post-it notes and stick them on a large wall. The face is of the artists design of a Mickey Mouse inspired girl. Her art was very good, and amongst the products for sale were large framed reproductions for ¥1,000,000 each!
Eventually we returned to Akiba to check in to our room, and it seems we got the best view in the hotel! We overlook the avenue out of the station, with the Radiokaikan building on the right. This is the main entry into Akiba, an iconic location, and during the day usually full of people.
More shopping followed, including a very special purchase for tomorrow. Details will follow…