After a solid night sleep we were out the door on the tube to Roppongi, grabbing some breakfast before visiting the Mori Art Museum.
Situated in the 53rd floor of the Roppongi Hills Tower. It hosted an exhibition on computer generated digital art. Over multiple rooms there were 3D printed sculptures, animated displays and digital stills.
We spent a hour admiring the exhibition, then called into the cafe for a drink. We got window seats looking over the Tokyo skyline.
We hit the tube to Shinjuku region, aiming for Omoide Yokocho. Here there are traditional Japanese eateries along a narrow alley. Each place could hold no more than 10 people side by side, at the bar where they served the food.
The one we picked served grilled skewered meats and veg. A cozy little restaurant with friendly staff. After a couple of plates and drinks we went on the hunt for Godzilla.
We stepped outside into the alley, and into the rain. Luckily I had my brolly. At a brisk walk, we went in search of the giant monster, as the downpour worsened.
With soggy feet, we found Godzilla, peering over TOHO Cinemas. Back on the tube, we got to Shimo-Kitazawa. An area that I’ve been reliable informed is “hip and trendy”.
Known for ‘Thrift Stores’ and bars. I had only come out in a T-shirt today, and feeling a little chilly in the rain, I found a hoodie, with the Colorado Rock Mountains on the front.
For some respite from the dreary weather, we had a drink at one of the many bars. Although to use the toilet, I had to go back out into the rain and down an adjacent side street!
Back on the tube, we headed back to the Chuo district on search for our evening meal. We got there just before 2100h, and everywhere weren’t taking new orders past then.
It was a case of grabbing food from a ‘Seven Eleven’ – a convenience store chain. With an armful of food that cost a couple of quid, we returned to the hotel and ate our spoils in the lobby.
Stu's Camino 