Konnechi Wa from Mika-san.

Andre' in Japan

Japan is an amazing mix of new, and old. As well, Toyko is a city of many faces. From sparkling skyscrapers, to tiny Shinto Shrines, the city is a blur of activity.... and if you aren't careful, you'll get lost in the sea of excitement.

A look at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Tokyo (center building).

Taking a break in an old Japanese bar

My room at the Park Hyatt Tokyo.... my home away from home!!

The pool at the Park Hyatt Tokyo.

Here I am standing in the famous Ginza district....

My Liquid Audio buddy Pete!

Is this Tokyo...or Paris?!

A busy afternoon in Harajuku area..

You deserve a break today....

OK, this is the real reason I travel.... for FRIED apple pies from McDonald's.

Guess what I found (6 times)....

What'll it be?

My favorite Tokyo lunch...shrimp tempura bowl!

Or is it this port cutlet with rice?

A calm train station in Harajuku....

This is where you can buy anything that takes batteries.... or even looks like a TV!

Five floors of electronic gadgets!!!

Cool futuristic stereo cubes, with CD and minidisc built-in!

Taking a break under the train tunnel for noodles and fish

Our table for a night of Shabu-Shabu (thin beef cooked in broth)

A cool place to kill a few hours!

Yes.... I went to get a BEEF BOWL!!!

Thanks for looking in on me, and peeking at my pictures! Check back often, as big news and stories are on their way to MikaNet......

Email Andre' at amika3@aol.com