Using the Densha to Shop

This week was a hard one at work, so for the week end we just relaxed at home. Since we do not have new pictures, I am just going to post a variety of old pictures that were not posted previously.


The densha is 100 yen (approximately $1) each way. It is about a 5 min ride downtown to the main shopping area and much easier than trying to find a parking spot with the car. Our apartment is about two blocks from the stop to get on it.


The Hondori is the main market down town. It is a good place to people watch. You see the strangest styles here.



A small side street off the side of the Hondori shopping area



This is a picture of downtown Hiroshima at night. Not exactly Tokyo, but it still has a lot of lights and taxis.


Ticket machines are an evil you have to get used to. Most food courts in malls, zoos, and tourist attractions use these to order food. The problem is reading the buttons. At first my plan was to not eat anywhere that uses them, but after a few weeks I realized I might starve. You get used to them after awhile. Learning katakana helps.