Bloom In Japan

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September 18th, 2007 - Let’s Get Lost in Tokyo!

So after receiving a contact for a modeling agency from a friend, I decided to venture into the middle of Tokyo and do my best to find the agency. What should have been a relatively easy journey, turned into a marathon session of walking, as I stubbornly decided to walk a “short distance” from Ebisu to Roppongi. About an hour into the trip I realized that I had no idea where I was, and proceeded to consult a map. Bad idea. If you’re like me, you would assume that all maps face north. Well in Japan, they don’t. Every map is facing a different direction, so if you’re too lazy or stupid to check the compass rose, you end up getting even more lost. I finally ended up asking some kind gentleman for directions in broken Japanese, and he directed me to a subway that would take me into Roppongi. After getting there however, I became lost once again, and ended up not even finding the agency. What do I do next? Of course I do my best to get lost once again. Long story short, I ended up walking a good 15km all around southwest Tokyo, spending time in Ebisu, Roppongi, Omotesando, and Harajuku, before settling in Shibuya and chilling for a few hours. I hung out at a place called Shibuya 109, which is this very upscale shopping mall, but more importantly it is like heaven on earth if you like the ladies. Literally every other woman/girl you see is model material. Sitting there with my jaw on the ground was one of the most entertaining experiences of my life. After gawking at the lovely ladies for a bit, I decided to get some grub at a McDonald’s nearby. As I walk upstairs to use the bathroom, I hear a table of college kids start laughing and notice they are looking at me. This is pretty standard as a gaijin in Japan, so I think nothing of it and continue on to take my piss. As I come out of the bathroom the same kids are waiting for me and start saying Orurando, Orurando. I need to make a post on this subject soon, but needless to say the Orlando Bloom thing is rather strong here. They end up requesting that I take some pictures with them and then ask me if I would like to eat with them. I of course took them up on their offer, and had a great time talking to some really cool kids. After a bit we parted ways, and after unlodging my gigantic head from the doorway, I continued on my journey. Anyways, I finished my night by heading over to Shinjuku to explore the famed Kabukicho for the first time. This is THE red light district in Tokyo, and is said to be the most dangerous place in all of Japan. I don’t know if I would go as far as to say that, but it was definitely an experience. I’ve never been approached by a Nigerian man and handed a menu full of women before that night, but now I can say that I have. At any rate, after wandering around Kabukicho for awhile, I hopped on the last train and went home for another night of 3-hours sleep.

September 25th, 2007 - Beautiful Sunset in Miyoshi Town

No words needed…