Last April, my wonderful mother took us on a family vacation to Tokyo, Japan. It was a trip, 5 years in the making, where her grand-kids could choose the destination. The weather was pretty similar to here. It was a wet and chilly week but their Cherry Blossoms were in full bloom, just as ours are.
Tokyo was such an interesting mix of modern and traditional. The pagodas & temples stood out in a sea of skyscrapers. The streets are dotted with Buddhist statues and multi-story Anime malls.
It is definitely East meets West. On the surface it looks like a western city. Their transportation is second to none. It makes Atlanta feel like Mayberry! It makes NYC look like Atlanta. Everyone is so polite. Trains are absolutely packed but pretty clean and quiet. No one jaywalks. There’s no trash on the street, no one honking in traffic. Here’s a tourist tip for those traveling to the 2020 Olympics -everyone stands on the left on an escalator. The right side is kept clear for people who need to walk down. I want to go back and visit some other parts of Japan soon.