Exploring Tokyo: Shibuya, Harajuku, & Shinjuku

After a fun-filled day in Shibuya, I just had to go back the next morning! I wanted to really scrutinize all of the different stores in 109, and I totally lucked out! While we were at Liz Lisa, Take-chan spotted something. "Hey, isn't that a lucky bag?" I couldn't believe my eyes, but it was (and one of the suitcases at that)! I was sure that they were all sold out by then. However, Nan-chan explained that there were a few leftovers in other stores, so they sent them to the 109 store. There were only three! I was so happy to get one for myself! xD


おはよございます! On the way to the train station.


How cute! Matching fur jackets. Guess where they're headed... Same place as me! xD

After shopping for a few hours, we stuffed all of the shopping bags in a locker and started heading towards Harajuku. On the way, Take-chan got a shiny new letterman varsity jacket to match the one I was wearing from W♥C! (´▽`) Once we reached Harajuku, we bumped into Harry, one of our friends from Cali! He's currently going to school in Japan, so it was really nice to see him again. ^__^ After making plans to meet each other later, Take-chan and I parted with Harry and checked out a few shops before reaching Takeshita Dori. I would've taken more photos, but there were just too many people! We started to feel pretty claustrophobic, and we ended up not staying too long.


Heading towards Harajuku! It was freezing, but it felt so good to walk.


Stopped at a famous kabob place.


The biggest Korilakkuma I've ever seen! *__* Its head is so big that it's sagging off its body. xD


Kiiroitori! Is it too heavy for you, Take-chan? :3


Stopped to eat even more food! This takoyaki smelled way too good to pass up. There was also a long line, so you know it had to be awesome.


And it totally was! Best takoyaki I've ever had. *__* ♥


Finally reached Takeshita Dori in Harajuku!


Cosplay for doggies? This Asuka costume is way too cute! (´▽`)

Later on, we met up with two of Take-chan's high school friends for a dance session in Shinjuku, the same place we were meeting up with Harry. xD There's a certain office building that has tons of windows surrounding it, and a lot of dancers go there just to practice. It was so cold, though! (ﾟдﾟ) I don't how everyone could withstand it. Every time Take-chan would take off a layer, I'd put it on to keep myself warm! T__T


Killing some time at an arcade in Shinjuku before meeting up with Take-chan's friends.


Score! :D


More UFO Catcher goodies! Thanks, Take-chan! ♥


We also took purikura! ♥ This machine was my favorite while in Japan. It doesn't make your eyes look too big, and it automatically separates the stickers for each person! We don't have anything like that in Cali. xD Anywho, I'll be posting all the purikura I took separately since my scanner's not working at the moment. U.U


Saw this familiar sight while heading towards the practice spot. So pretty! ♥


Harry introduced us to his lockin' buddies! Even though we just met them, they were incredibly nice to us!

And that was pretty much our day. ^__^ After eating dinner, we had to go back to Shibuya to get all of the shopping bags from earlier and then head home. Tomorrow was going to be an early day...