Conversations

Yesterday I had my third meeting with my new conversation partner, Emiko. Before visiting the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, we chatted over a traditional Japanese lunch at the museum cafe. It's exciting and fun to have a new friend in Tokyo, and it's great to learn more about Japanese culture and society through a local's eyes. Palling around with someone who speaks the language doesn't hurt either.
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Over lunch we talked about everything from what surprises me most about Japan - it's an absolutely spotless city, to how Emiko started to learn English - watching American television. We sprinkled the day with a little bit of confusion but mostly with fun and encouragement.

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I didn't bring my camera yesterday, and I always like to include pictures in my posts, so today I am sharing random photos of my daily wanderings. Enjoy!

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{Tokyo street view from pedestrian bridge}

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{Yebisu stouts at the Beer Museum}

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{another picture of the bodhisattva Jizo at the Zojo-ji Temple}

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{fresh tuna that melts like butter, prepared at home!}

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{view of courtyard area around Yasukuni Shrine}

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{copper seating Buddha at the Tenno-ji temple}