AkibaJiyuu's Journey in Japan

The crisp, cold air wasn’t the only thing sending chills crawling on my skin. Visiting quite possibly Japan’s most famous nightlife district, Kabukicho (歌舞伎町), with the iconic flashing gate that reads (kabukicho ichiban machi 歌舞伎町一番街) definitely felt surreal. This very gate is pictured above. But before we get into that, let’s start with the daytime!…

Pictured above (35.446287, 139.629954) is the view of Nogecho (野毛町)’s bar district from the west end of Miyagawa Bridge (宮川橋). Its counterpart in Yakuza 7: Like a Dragon happens to be the Bar District of Isezaki Ijincho, and Miyagawa has been changed to Fukutoku Bridge. For comparison, a lovely recreation of the location is shown…

Here I am, in Yokohama.After an arduous journey through Haneda International Airport, I quickly rush to my realtor’s office to pay my fees and pick up my apartment key. It was already night by then, and so, photos had to be taken the day after. It’s actually already the end of day two. Day one…

Photo: Minato Mirai in Blue.jpg Akumach – Kawasaki-shi – Flickr My heart feels lighter, having handed in my two-weeks notice of resignation letter, yet heavier, unsure of every step I am to take after this moment. With my limited vocabulary, I can only describe my feelings as “ワクワク” (Waku waku), the feeling of excitement and…