Washigeishanoko

As the name suggests, some of us were brave enough to try out some of the more traditional Japanese clothing, a pretty popular thing to try considering the number of shops that do Kimono rentals. Washinoko was of course jumping straight at the opportunity, though weirdly enough, they don't seem to stock anything in his size.

Once dressed up, we went to a tea ceremony, describing the proper "Tea Ceremony" Ritual. It was hard to decide which parts were overdone, which parts only seemed overdone due to the cultural differences, and which parts were perfectly reasonable. I think I committed the ultimate sin though, not managing to finish my tea. I'm usually not much of a tea person, and that stuff was mighty strong.

I was at the train museum two years ago, but saw a poster that suggested that it only opened in April. Some quick research, and it turns out that they reopened with a new building, making them the biggest train museum in Japan. And the new additions were certainly spectacular. Full consoles for controlling a few trains around a model. Simulators till yours ears turn blue. And of course the real things! Including my favourite 500 prominently displayed at the beginning.

Tomorrow we head back East to the ever bright city of Tokyo. Hopefully the temperature doesn’t drop too much in the process, though there are a few rainy days on the forecast that we should find some indoor activities for.

(The above picture was actually taken in such a dark alley that we could barely see the sky over the mountain. Cameras are fun.)