![[2025-03-Tokyo - 1_web.jpeg]] Driving into the city passing by the Tokyo Tower -- an orange and white structure reminiscent of (but taller than) the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 2_web.jpeg]] Checking into Hotel Indigo, with its patio bar visible from the lobby. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 3_web.jpeg]] A view down into the diagonal alleyways criss-crossing the Shibuya area. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 4_web.jpeg]] We can see the "Mega Don" from our window too -- "Don Don Don, Donkey, Don Quijote!" was a tune I kept singing to Doug and Lori after we went to one of their shops in Singapore. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 5_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 6_web.jpeg]] After our adventure at Tokyo DisneySea, we had Chip & Dale hats (thank you Aunt Cathy & Uncle Greg) and picked up a set of headband ears for Lori. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 7_web.jpeg]] Some cool art in one of the mall stairwells. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 8_web.jpeg]] Mega Don Quijote! ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 9_web.jpeg]] While Seattle folks pretend that umbrellas don't exist, the Japanese embrace them. Every shop has a umbrella holder outside and/or a contraption where you can easily bag your wet umbrella so it doesn't track water into the store. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 10_web.jpeg]] Baird Taproom menu near Harajuku. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 11_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 12_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 13_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 14_web.jpeg]] We didn't walk Takeshita Street, but walked by it. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 15_web.jpeg]] Shrine gate near Meiji Shrine. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 16_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 17_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 18_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 19_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 20_web.jpeg]] Meiji Shrine - dedicated to the spirits of Emperor Meiji and his wife, Empress Shoken. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 21_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 22_web.jpeg]] Shoe Conveyor Belt. Another shop that was far too cool for us to shop in. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 23_web.jpeg]] Teppanyaki time! ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 24_web.jpeg]] Our chef was young, but talented and very focused on doing quality work. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 25_web.jpeg]] Not as "showy" as teppanyaki places you may go to in the states, but the food was absolutely delicious. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 26_web.jpeg]] The famous "3D" billboard! ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 27_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 28_web.jpeg]] Next up - Sky Tree! ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 29_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 30_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 31_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 32_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 33_web.jpeg]] ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 34_web.jpeg]] Now it's time to say goodbye... ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 35_web.jpeg]] Hotel Indigo was very comfortable and in a nice location to be able to explore the city. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 36_web.jpeg]] In queue at the airport -- we thought we were running late, but had to wait 20 minutes for the ticket counters to open. ![[2025-03-Tokyo - 37_web.jpeg]] Some wonderful spaces in the Seoul airport.