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Tokyo; visiting the vivid Shinjuku area (2023)

Português:
Na recente viagem ao Japão, estive em Kyoto e Tokyo. Estava com o meu "irmão" Arnulf Kost, de Berlim. Na capital, como quase sempre, ficamos no hotel Kadoya, próximo da estação de metrô-trens de Shinjuku, o que facilita os deslocamentos. Este local é muito importante na vida da cidade, devido ao intenso comércio; possui uma das maiores estações de trens e metrôs do mundo. O número de linhas é muito grande e, apesar da imensa população que utiliza a estação, tudo se passa de forma harmônica e sem aparentes dificuldades. Passear em Shinjuku nos leva a muitos restaurantes, lojas e atrações. As ruas em si já são de grande interesse. É uma área da cidade com edifícios altos, um desafio técnico para um país com tantos terremotos. A vida noturna é intensa, com bares e restaurantes muito animados. Ainda há, bem próximo à estação, um templo budista (acho) e tivemos a sorte de presenciar uma festa com muitas pessoas e possibilidades de diferentes refeições. Finalmente, no meu último dia em Tokyo, fiz uma passeio no parque Shinjuku-Chuo Park, próximo do hotel. Inclui algumas fotos que mostram Shinjuku nos anos 1960s e 70s que evidenciam o progresso da região. E ...espero voltar em breve ao Japão.

English:
On a recent trip to Japan, I went to Kyoto and Tokyo. Arnulf Kost, my "brother" from Berlin, was also present. In Tokyo, as usual, we stayed at Kadoya Hotel, near Shinjuku station, which made life easier. This neighborhood is very important for the capital since there is an intense commerce and attractions. The Shinjuku station is one of the largest in the world, with several subway and train lines. In spite of its size and the high number of users, everything seems smooth without any apparent difficulties. Walking around brings us to many restaurants, stores and attractions. The buildings are high which is, technically, impressive because of so many earthquakes. In the evening, life is intense with many animated bars and restaurants. Also, near the station there is a buddhist (I guess) shrine and we were quite lucky since there was a popular celebration with many people and different types of food. Finally, on my last day, I walked in Shinjuku-Chuo park, located near the hotel. And I included some old pictures of Shinjuku in the 1960s and 70s. Interesting to see the evolution of the neighborhood. And .... I wish to visit Japan in the near future.
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In the restaurant where Arnulf and I had some meal.
In the restaurant where Arnulf and I had some meal.
Our quite compact table.
Our quite compact table.
Restaurants in the evening.
Restaurants in the evening.
The train conductor has to make signs now and then (certainly to verify that they are alert).
The train conductor has to make signs now and then (certainly to verify that they are alert).
Sunday; there was a celebration in a shrine in Shijuku area.
Sunday; there was a celebration in a shrine in Shijuku area.
The shrine.
The shrine.
Symbols in the shrine.
Symbols in the shrine.
Food; many small tents.
Food; many small tents.
In the shrine area.
In the shrine area.
In the shrine area.
In the shrine area.
Praying in the shrine.
Praying in the shrine.
The shrine; three main buildings.
The shrine; three main buildings.
Sardines was an option.
Sardines was an option.
The Lion, main symbol at this particular shrine.
The Lion, main symbol at this particular shrine.
Some explanation.
Some explanation.
In a internet bar, near our hotel.
In a internet bar, near our hotel.
My last day in Tokyo; in the morning I walked towards the Shinjuku-Chuo park.
My last day in Tokyo; in the morning I walked towards the Shinjuku-Chuo park.
On the way to the park.
On the way to the park.
Very few homeless people in Tokyo (as much as I noticed).
Very few homeless people in Tokyo (as much as I noticed).
Arrinving in the park.
Arrinving in the park.
The garden of the Shinjuku-Chuo Park.
The garden of the Shinjuku-Chuo Park.
Seen from the park.
Seen from the park.
Water fall inside the park.
Water fall inside the park.
This impressive building is the Tokyo city hall (prefecture).
This impressive building is the Tokyo city hall (prefecture).
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