"TOKYO - A Cold Desert?" Tokyo by vigi

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Tokyo VT Meeting @ Roppongi 31/5/2003

Japan VT Members: you warm my Tokyo trip

Japan VT Members are GREAT!
They brighten my travel to Tokyo. You guys made me feel warm in this cold city. Especially Atsuko couple... next time, we shall go Yoyogi Park on Sunday! (^0^)

Well... I think, Tokyo is a cold place. Perhaps because of stress? Most Tokyo people do not smile, no expression on their face, and quiet.

Tokyo is such a vast, sprawling city that it is difficult for newcomers to orient themselves at first. Since I do not speak Japanese, I found myself have nobody to talk to while travelling alone in the day. Luckily, there are VT Members. On the 4th day, I found myself started talking to myself (not thinking, I spoke out). So, I decided to call up VT member, I need to talk to somebody, anything!!!

And then I caught a flu in Disneyland, fell sick and laid on bed for 2 days! I don't like falling sick especially while travelling...

Luckily, I recovered fast. And able to catch the parties in the following 2 weekends.

Last visit to Tokyo: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Aug 16, 2003
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balhannah Nov 6, 2008 at 1:55 AM Report Abuse

We bought Coffee in a can from a vending machine in Tokyo. Never seen it like this before.
Pixiekatten Feb 14, 2007 at 4:08 PM Report Abuse

Had to check out your Tokyo page too and it is wonderful! Full of great every day life tips and also things to see and do! Nice work! :))
850prc Nov 26, 2005 at 5:31 PM Report Abuse

Outstanding and very thorough Tokyo page, Virginia. I liked your story about buying one square cm in Ginza. Greetings from Florida.
skychef Sep 12, 2005 at 8:50 AM Report Abuse

thanks for the tips lovely ones
chiara76 Jun 1, 2005 at 7:47 AM Report Abuse

Very good page and I like the photos. Greetings from Poland:)
FelixB Apr 23, 2005 at 2:22 AM Report Abuse

Hey, I only just realized that you were at the Pachinko in Koiwa! How come that's where I lived for 3 weeks!!!
Wild_Orchid Dec 13, 2004 at 1:52 AM Report Abuse

some lovely tips here, you are very observant! happy travels.
madamx Oct 16, 2004 at 10:59 PM Report Abuse

I love your page, it really gave me a glimpse into life in Tokyo; thanks for sharing :o) ~ Helen
wcph Sep 25, 2004 at 3:25 AM Report Abuse

Good page with lots of interesting tips.
o00o Aug 31, 2004 at 9:28 PM Report Abuse

Tokyo is not a cold dessert, make sure that you ask someone who really confident in English, otherwise, they are not cold-hearted, they just feel shy to talk to stranger.