Yoyogi and Boo Hoo

Our last day wandering around Tokyo. We took the metro to Shibuya and were swamped by people surging everywhere. A tsunami of humanity determined to enjoy their Sunday. Shops, cafes, restaurants, stations, even the loos, where packed. We had a delicious lunch which was heaving with vegetables and noodles and then pressed on to Yoyogi Park. The map and some directions from a helpful guy selling roasted nuts promptly got us lost ... what's new? The main landmark we were looking for was the NHK Broadcasting Centre - once we found this we were OK. Once past the centre and we were at the park along with loads of other people!

What you have to imagine is groups of people, some young, some wishing they were judging by their cloths, who have a common interest. Each group does their thing which means you can wander from group to group and be entertained for free and for as long as they hold your attention. Jugglers, percussionists, ukulele players, double rope skippers, mimers.

Our favorite was a comedy drama group who where excellent. Their tricks, costume, props, mime and overall presentation held us for their complete performance of at least 30 minutes.





















We walked back to Shibuya station and got the Yamonote line back to Ueno. Our last coffee at Doutor and a quick shop for dinner marked the end of our last day wandering Tokyo. Once the washing machine has finished its magic we'll pack our things ready for an early start for the train trip to Narita airport tomorrow morning.

It may seem a bit odd, but we like the madness of Tokyo where calm, quietness is always a couple street away.