We started early this morning, at 8:00 a.m., trying to beat the morning rush hour, which normally starts about 9:00. Our first stop was the Tsukiji Fish Market, a four-square block of food stalls and fish sellers. We tried octopus pancakes—not bad. We were hoping to see the famous fish auctions but discovered they had moved to the new Tsukiji market.
Moving along, we next stopped at Shibuya Crossing noted to be the busiest street crossing in the world. It is estimated that at peak times, 3000 people cross the street at one time. While there we visited the Shibuya Hachi Statue – a dog story which you should google.
For our Japanese culinary education, we spent an hour or more making and eating sushi.
Back across town to the Sengoji Temple, one of Japan’s finest and most popular, along with its Nakamise Street shopping area. I’m beginning to believe that shopping is the number one sport in Japan.
Finishing our day we went to Team Lab-Planet, made up of several areas of interactive entertainment.
Water Art Works, where parts of the exhibits have you walking in knee-deep water containing evolving light displays. The Forest is an activity area of physical skills, and finally, the Garden, whose plants hang from the ceiling and move as you near them.
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