Tokyo Life

Citrus and umami flavors volley back and forth across tastebuds as we enjoy dry Otokoyama Dai Ginjo sake. Rapid Japanese conversations scamper all through our sushi restaurant, punctuated occasionally with a distinct German word from another gaijin. Later, we meet up with friends from the crew and entertainment who want to sing Karaoke in a gay bar in Ni-chome, Shinjuku. In a city with 38 million people, it’s astonishing how efficiently we can move about. Some blocks are absolutely filled with haunting silence. Two streets away it’s a sea of faces with over a thousand crossing the street each signal. Lunch is inside a glorious upscale market, where they bring a basket to hold our bags and coats. No matter which corner you turn, there will surely be another element of culture to delight. This is Tokyo life.Read more