Today I visited Shinjuku. I could never have made it without my friend there to help translate everything. I am completely overwhelmed not knowing the language. Whoever said you could go to Japan and get by without knowing the language, has never visited the country. The train system is beyond me. Yes, I love how efficient and clean it is, but not knowing what train to take, what direction to take it and what time it arrives makes a simple trip feel overwhelming and exhausting.

Shinjuku reminded me how different Japanese fashion is from European or American fashion. Men resembled women. The women looked like dolls. Hair was literally designed to look like waterfalls. Clothes were bright, and hairspray was definitely ‘the in thing.’ One department store had and entire floor dedicated to hairdryers. Have we stepped back into the ‘80’s? Dear god I hope not! It was pretty interesting just people watching. This fashion is something I will likely never get use to.

I didn’t get a chance to stay more than a few hours because we were all very tired from our karaoke escapade the night before, but before leaving Shinjuku, I enjoyed 5 minutes of watching a baseball game in HD and in 3D. Japan and it’s technology. Very enjoyable.