Yen is getting little stronger for few days.

Places like Shibuya and Shinjyuku are full of people every night.

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I saw men cleaning the street in front of the construction zone. They are security people not a cleaning staffs. They make sure trucks come in and out safely from the construction site but when there is no truck, they clean the street. You don't see that in the US.

Mayumi is on her way to Europe for here much deserved vacation. I am in charge ... watch out!!!

If you eat something like this everyday, you will be very healthy.

Tokyo skyline at night. You can see the Skytree on the left and the Tokyo Tower on the right.

It rained and was not able to see Mt. Fuji yesterday when I traveled from the west. However, for a brief moment, I was able to see Mt. Fuji in the distance from my room early this morning. It is such a beautiful mountain.

It is only Wednesday night, but there are many people eating, drinking and walking about. Tokyo is very alive and well.

I took this picture of local train (Yamanote Line) as the Shinkasen was arriving at Tokyo Station. It was raining and very warm. Not the best weather. What a big city!!!