Escape to the country - Part 2

So, we left the calm area of Yanaka and headed for Akihabara, again, a tale of 2 cities.  Akihabara, I have used all the words possible, billboard overload, neon, lights, noise, people - everywhere, people, chaos and craziness all jam-packed-squished into a few blocks of mayhem.  Streets spill over with signs and knick knacks and equipment.  Cameras, phones, digital this and that.  All the stuff that you and I will be buying in 2 years time but today... you have no idea what it does.  Overwhelmed again - now being overwhelmed is getting boring.  We shuffled and clambered our way up alleys, down basements, up escalators and around corridors to find everything and nothing.

Serendipity did happen when we discovered Ginzo - a sushi restaurant where the chefs stand afore your table and celebrate with every arriving patron.  The sushi was prepared in front of you and was melting in the mouth.  It was also served with the customary green tea, miso and on this occasion a kind of unsweet custard with bacon in it.

Re-energised, we manned-up and headed back out in to the streets in search of the robot wonderland Matthew so desired.  It came in the form of Yodabashi Akiba - an 8 storey JB-HiFi on enough horse testosterone to sink the whole Tour de France.  Look, I've had enough of trying to describe this joint,  it is just unbelievable.  Anyway, we have learned to take the elevator up to the top floor then work your way down like a feather floating, swinging in to each level to browse, and jaw-drop.

Shattered, again, we headed home to flake out and rest.  Matthew had a swim (replete with slippers and more bowing)  I just sat on the bed and breathed - for about 20 minutes.  How do people live here?  I would love it, but also what a head spin.

More later......