The Nihonbashi bridge connects us to our destination. The bridge was built over a river then a freeway was built over the bridge.
Once you cross the bridge, There is a large Mitsukoshi store in front of you. We were headed a bit down the street to a shop that has been in existence since the 1700's. Their product is kastuoboshi, shaved flakes of dried bonito. This has been used to flavor stock and as a topping. They can work as a snack as well
A bit later, I went back to Akihabara to pick up a few things. Little did I know that I would need to head back here again later that night. for that matter, I had to go to Tokyo station again too. Anyway, this is what the street looks like on a normal day when open to cars. I walked down Chuo dori and visited a few stores including Don Quijote. After pruchasing nothing, Yodobashi would be next
On the way, I stopped off at the Gundam Cafe to get some coffee and check the place out. Im not an avid follower of the series but I have always admired how they can keep up the new designs with each itteration of the series. I poked my head ina found only a handful of tables. I was expecting larger. I skipped the cafe in favor of something less cramped.
There is a small open lot on Chuo dori outside of the JR station. There are a few vendors selling food. The one that I opted for was the doner kebab. Their sandwiches are mad with pita bread stuffed with seasoned beef, veggies, and your choice of mild or hot sauce. I prefered the mix of the two sauces.
I made my purchaes at Yodobashi and made my way back to myroom. By now, it was getting close to 5pm and it would be getting dark soon. I was planning to drop off what I bought today and head over to Odaiba for dinner. New information would alter those plans.
