Toyko Randomness
So I've been here for just a bit over ten days now and am just beginning to get settled in. I know my directions now and I am getting to know my hood. The subway and train system is insane but I'm figuring that out too. The food here rocks. Ramen has been my staple but I'm moving on. The above phot is of the awesome Prada building in Aoyama designed by Herzog and De Mueron. So nice and classy. Too bad such a nice building is wasted on a fashion outlet. Below is some other randomness that I've been seeing.
I was walking around Ikebukuro the other day and suddenly saw this tower. What the hell is it? Does anyone know? It's got a couple windows on it and it wasn't emitting any smoke or steam so I don't think it's a power station. It looks relatively modern too.
Puffer fish. An aquarium of death. I have yet to try this dangerous delicacy. I heard it's delicious.
My good friend and spiritual brother from another mother, Akira, is back in Tokyo and he took me to see his friend who runs the only isolation chamber in Tokyo. I had been hearing about this thing forever and have been wanting to try it for so long. It was a really cool experience. 
An hour and a half went by like it was 20 minutes and my mind went off while I was floating in the warm, body temp water in total sensory deprivation. They say it's like being in the womb again. I'm not sure about that, but I did have a huge craving for a glass of milk afterwards. I wouldn't try this if you are the least bit claustrophobic. If your in Tokyo and want to give it a shot or you just want to learn more check out the Ecco Project.
Seryna in Roppongi is one of Jackie's favorites. Beef downstairs and Japanese hairy crab upstairs. It's a real old school joint with waiters in vests in bow ties and the waitresses in kimonoes. The beef is like butter and the crab is the sweetest you'll ever have.
posted by Chiseen at
4:56 AM
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Ha! life is good in TOKYO. Wish I can be there too =)
Sunshine 60 Observation Deck
This observation deck comes with an open air "sky deck" and is located on the top floor of the 240 meter tall Sunshine 60 skyscraper. Since the building's completion in 1978, observation decks have been opened in several more centrally located buildings in Tokyo, such as Roppongi Hills and the Tokyo Government Office.
Open daily 10:00 to 21:30. Admission: 620 Yen. A combination ticket for the observation deck and aquarium costs 2100 Yen.
I think I'll be going to Sendai soon, the birthplace of ice skating. Isn't this place a haven for skiing too?
OMG those crab beef thing looks so good .... when cooked of course.
Isolation chamber looks interesting. I hope to give it a try if/when I visit Tokyo again.
Oh.. puffer fish is nice..but you got to be careful when you choose which restaurant to have it. Need to go for more established restaurant so that the cooks are certified. Its texture is smooth but when you eat it its.. sounds..kari kari. v expensive..but i tried once and never to try again as i don't want to put my life at risk..
you had hairy crab? Have you tried taraba gani? It's very nice!! Try it!! Awww... can't wait to go back to Tokyo!
Hey I recommend you Shinjuku Gyoen, a lush park in the middle of Shinjuku. Please take a look at my recent post about it http://rambling_chicken.blogspot.com/2007/10/tokyo-oasis.html
Its my favourite place of the moment ;)
Great place to run away from the chaos of Tokyo. Have you tried the JR Yamanote line during rush hour?? Sweeeet!
i really want to go to Japan now!!! sounds like your having a lot of fun
Sorry it was.... http://rambling_chicken.blogspot.com/2007/10/tokyo-oasis.html
That would be a perfect place for lying around and rejuvenating. Its getting colder these days... but who cares! ha.
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