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Thanks Martin- Kyoto was the best city that we visited. I fell in love with the traditional areas and was always surprised that just across the river were arcades and shopping complexs to rival any other major city in the world. Nara on the other hand did not imprint as heavily in my mind… Maybe it was our travel weary mindset that drove us out of Nara as fast. Also, it was the only city that was teeming with tourist groups.
Liam I will post up a few city photos now. :)
The cities were insane! On one hand you have tranquil cafes and bars rooted in traditionally cobbled streets; yet, on the other hand were the hyper-modern neo-cities that never sleep. The pace of living in cities like Tokyo and Osaka does rival their ‘Shinkansen’ [bullet train]- millions of people milling tirelessly between workplaces and department stores; chaotic arcades and nightclubs. I would not rush back to Tokyo. In Ireland there are maybe 7 million people [?] on the whole island but in Tokyo there are 30 million in one city! In areas like Shinjuku the subway station sees about 10 million people per day! Although I say that I would not rush back there I strongly suggest it to everyone- it must be experienced. :)
Osaka:
Inside Shinjuku Station:
