Japan 2022/2023-Day 11 Yoko..suka Yokosuka!

I have a full day before I leave Japan.  I ventured south to Yokosuka where there is a US Naval base 

Japan 2022/2023 videoes- Day 8 and 9

 Day 8

Day 9

Japan 2022/2023-Day 10 Yokohama

The Akai Kutsu is a shuttle bus that goes around a circular route to many of the local attractions.  It starts and ends in front of Sakuragicho

Japan 2022/2023-Day 9 Yokohama

I have been to Yokohama many times before.  However those times involved passing through Yokohama station without hesitation.  Today will be the first time I look around the space around the station.  PS, this was the night that I videoed the light show that I presented out of order.

Japan 2022/2023-Day 8 observing New Year holiday

Today is Monday and the observance of the New Year holiday is taking place as some workers have the day off and the government offices are closed.  I had decided to go to Shibuya Sky but decided to purchase at the door tickets instead of online.  Turns out tickets were sold out and I was frozen out from going to the observation deck.  So, I had to settle for the view from the 14th floor where the ticket counter is

Japan 2022/2023 videoes- Day 6 and 7

 Day 6

Day 7

Japan 2022/2023-Day 7 New Year's Day was a slow day

We are now into the new year.  Its open season for fukubukuro!!  Also called lucky bags, retailers gather items into a single satchel and price them at value lower than their retail value.  This creates the illusion of a bargain.  The bargain is the breakfast the hotel offers each morning.  Some locations even offer curry rice in the evening.  Not many but I have missed out on it before.

Japan 2022/2023-Day 6 New Year's Eve

Its NYE and I plan to be at Shibuya Scramble with the unsanctioned crowds to welcome 2023.  Before I can do that, theres still some business I need to take care of.  Namely, I have several hours before I get close to midnight

Japan 2022/2023 videoes- Day 4 and 5

 Day 4

Day 5