From Hope:
Today we went to Tokyo Skytree. Sadly it was very cloudy outside so we all decided not to go up since we wouldn't be able to see anything.
Our favorite Tokyo Skytree picture!
Serena, James, Savannah, Elise and I all went to the NHK Character shop at the shops at the base of the Skytree and then had lunch together.
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Melon Bread at Tokyo Skytree
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Then everyone except for Elise has to work together to find how to get to Akihabara. We all worked together and got there no problem.
In Akihabara we went to an arcade and I played a taiko game and also won a cute memo pad in one of the claw machines.
From Chai:
Today after separating from the group, my twin and I waited at a nearby Studio Ghibli shop to open. It opened at 10 a.m which was a 20 minutes I think. After looking around the shop we took the train and got lost for about an hour until we were on the right track to getting to Akihabara Electric Town. But, a few times where we missed a train while asking for directions, and then saying the train is leaving only to have the doors close before we could get in the train. After arriving at our destination we bought some stuff and met up with the rest of the group at a later time.
Spent the day's free time with Natsuko, who was a foreign exchange student in Eau Claire two years ago.
We went to Akihabara and got a bite to eat at a shop she recommended. We had gyudon, beef over rice, and it tasted very good.
Next we went to an arcade and played some games together. We also watched other people who were really good at the games and got out pictures taken. We colored all over them, lol. They had some cool effects and filters.
Then we went to a maid cafe and experienced that. There were about 8 maids and they were all well versed in their jobs. They flattered you and took great interest in anything you said.
We ordered drinks and they made them for you, involving you as well, because you needed to help add the moe. (Mow-eh) She drew a rabbit on Natsuko's matcha tea, and made my beverage similarity to a cocktail, but it wasn't alcoholic. We ordered our moe desserts and were called on stage to take our pictures with the maid of our choice. We just chose our server.
When our desserts came it felt a shame to eat them. They looked so cute!! We dug in anyway and they tasted delicious.
We still had half an hour before we were supposed to meet the group, so we sat down and I showed her the pictures of my trip so far, and talked about all the different places. I didn't remember the names of all the different shrines, but she could name a few.
Elise, Mr. Zurn and Sensei went on the Sumida river cruise.
We got off the river cruise at Hama-rikyu Garden with a famous, relaxing Japanese garden.
At the garden we saw a pine tree that was over 300 years old! It was planted in 1709. The trunk is on the left in this picture.
Elise and Mr. Zurn enjoyed the Udon (Japanese noodle shop).
Then we all met up again back in Akihabara. Everyone did a great job navigating the trains on their own to get where they wanted!
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