A Moron And His Camera In Japan

Mechanically speaking, in some ways I am really good.  In other ways...I am absolutely inept!

Such is the case when it came to downloading (or is it uploading?) the photos from my trip to Japan onto my PC.  Jeez, it only took me four months!  Now to be honest, the 50 or so photos I took weren't that great, but I have some excuses for that.   First of all, it was below 30 degrees Fahrenheit most of the time I was there, not the ideal conditions for photography.  And second, I am a suck-ass photographer.  Believe me, I am being generous with that description.  In any case, here are a few photos I took while on my trip to Japan.  I do have more, maybe I'll show them later.  **looks at photos**  Then again, maybe not!

 

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This is a shot of the Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel, which is right acroos the street from Yokohama Arena.  I don't think you could find a better hotel if you are going to a concert at this venue.  It is reasonably priced.  The rooms are small, but nice.  You have a full-service mall and huge gourmet market in the lobby.  It is also right next door to the JR/Shinkansen station!  Oh yeah, the rooms have pretty nice views too...

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I didn't mind the view from my room.  Mt. Fuji to the left and the Arena to the right, not too shabby eh...

 

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 One answer to the oil crisis, take a bike to work!  And not one of them has a lock on it!

 

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Ahhh, the main reason I was there!  BTW, the reason all of the pictures are titled "Tokyomexico" is because my Japan shots are all mixed in with my Cabo San Lucas photos I took in April.  Did I say I was a dumbass?

 

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There were many nice things about Yokohama Arena.  It is a very well-kept place.  It is in a nice neighborhood with a little park behind it.  They also did a very good job getting everyone into the arena in an orderly fashion.  The people who took your ticket and gave you the souvenir order form were very nice.  It was a cool place to see a show.  I cannot think of a place in California that does a better job!

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And finally, one of my favorite neighborhoods was Roppongi.  I believe it is one of the most posh shopping areas of Tokyo.  It is home of the U.S. Embassy, and I'm pretty sure UFA/H!P headquarters is somewhere nearby.  If you ever go to Japan, head over to the Roppongi Hills Mall.  Not only is there nice shopping and restaurants, but there is an attraction there called "Tokyo City View", an observation deck on top of Mori Tower.  On a clear day I'm sure the view is pretty amazing.  I was there on a clear night... 

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This picture doesn't do justice to how amazing it was up there.  They have a juice bar, art gallery, and jazz playing in the background.  There were many couples sharing a romantic moment.  For 1,500 yen, it is worth checking out!

Oh boy!  Now that I figured out this damn camera, let's see what other kind of trouble I can get into!  I promise you the photos will be better when I return for the next concert...stay tuned!

CK in California 

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Rad♂
Great collection! Reminds of that great time in January. Hey, I'll be rating this and other posts on YankeeOtaku later; I'm still technically supposed to be working now. Check your e-mail, too ... Hope your summer trip comes together (make sure you avoid the increasing number of stabbers in Tokyo!)./rad
MorningBerryz
That's so cute!!...Tokyomexico! ^-^ Yours are the first photos of Yokohama Arena that I've seen from the outside and you're so lucky to have gone there! My mom is going to Hokkaido in just about a month....but not me, can't go! :P Mt Fuji is such a majestic sight and your photo of Tokyo Tower is breathtaking! Our cultures and people are so different....they can leave their bikes unlocked and not worry about them!! ^-^ When I was little I once left my bicycle outside of a mom & pops store and when I came out just about 5 minutes later it was gone! :O My father was not happy!!!!...and I got scolded a lot for that!!...now if I had been in Japan that wouldn't have happened. :)
CK
Rad, I wish I had taken more photos! Especially of the crowd at the Arena. Actually the best shots would've been at Shibuya AX for AKB48, but I didn't know they had lockers at the venue, so I didn't take my camera with me that day (bummer). The other shots I would've loved to take was of the back of the arena on rehearsal day (friday). There were no fans around, but plenty of security. And I know the groups were there because there were a bunch of vans with the windows blocked out in the parking lot. I was able to get about 20 yards from the service entrance. But I didn't want to be thought of as a stalker, so I left (LOL)
CK
MB, I would love to go to a show in Japan with you!!! Jeez, you are half way there (California-wise). It is so close by for you! If you look closely at the Mt. Fuji shot, you can see part of Nissan Stadium in the foreground. I think they held an H!P sports day there at least once, I'm not sure. It is such an amazing place to go, and I know once you see H!P in person you will never be the same again! And with the combined weak Japanese each of us know, we would stay out of trouble...I promise!!! I am still working out August (the flight prices are really bad now) Ohta is already counting on me coming, and is scouting out tickets for me as we speak (LOL!) At this point I am about 75% committed, I will make my decision for sure by the end of the month. But if I don't go in August, for sure I will go in October. I would just love to see Cinderella too!
MorningBerryz
Ah and I forgot to mention that I think your photos are great! And if there's anyone who's terrible with a camera it's yours truly! :P I know it's silly since Japan is right there and funny that I've never visited. I guess if I still had relatives living there it would've happened by now but it seems that everyone lives here in the U.S. now. I just can't get any time off of work right now because everyone else seems to have beaten me in signing up for vacation! :P My next one day of vacation is in February of next year! :O Haha I don't know if I'll last until then without a break! :P You'd have to hold me back as I may want to head towards them to give them a hug! Just kidding I'm not that wild! I'm actually quite the opposite. Wow is the musical still going to be running then! That would be so great to be able to see a performance like that in person too!! I love all of their musicals with "Morning Town" and "Ribbon no kishi" being at the top right now for me...Aichan just owned the stage in "Ribbon no kishi"!! ^-^ I'm envious and I wish you the best time this year! Do you travel alone sometimes....I'm a bit nervous to and I only went alone to Las Vegas once but I met some friends up there for the races.
CK
Thank you for the compliment. Actually Cinderella is only running in August, so I would have to go this summer if I want to see that. If for some reason I went in October instead (assuming MM has a fall tour) I think Mikitty in "Grease" will be running then. But I'd rather see Cinderella if I can. I don't always travel alone. But to Japan I do. I have a few friends who would "like" to go with me. But just aren't committed to the time/money investment. I hear a lot of "I wish I had the money to go with you!"
MorningBerryz
Wow you're so amazing traveling to Japan on your own and I really mean that! I'd be scared stiff being alone there.....might get kidnapped! :P I haven't even heard about Mikitty performing in "Grease"!! I think she'd be amazing with her vocals in that musical. But yes it'd have to be Cinderella for sure!! I wish I could go but I'm really stuck here right now.

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