Kawaii Japan (5th Day - Shibuya Dedicated For Hachiko)

Monday, 10th June 2013.

I loved that Monday really. It was one of the best Monday I ever had in my life. I opened my eyes from my very good sleep. Yes, I had a good night laid on very comfortable bed. I saw Retno already woke up in front of her laptop, had a chat with her boyfriend whilst me just be lazy still. Hoooaaammm..

That day, because of Kazuki missed his flight yesterday, so he offered himself to accompany us for one more day.

So we planned to go to Shibuya. Retno would like to go to Tower Record for buying some CDs whilst I would like to 'touch' a very popular dog statue in Shibuya named Hachiko! Considering to go to Shibuya was able to get by bus, so we decided to go with another public transportation, to feel another experiences.

We went by bus cost 200 yen / IDR 20.000 one way to Shibuya bus station.

When I saw the bus driver, I like his face anyway. Lovely, like a comic. :D Because of the bus was crowded on Monday, so we didn't get a seat. Ah well, no worries.

Me - Retno - Kazuki

So, if you take a bus for your transportation, be aware with the button near the seat or on the steal. It can be used for the clue to stop.

Press the button

I didn't have a chance to push the button because I got the last destination which is Shibuya station. It took around 20 minutes from my place to arrive in bus station.

I was in Shibuya station. It was very nice weather and pretty busy traffic. I just realised that in Shibuya, more foreigner around there. Different atmosphere like in Ikebukuro and Asakusa.

I walked around 5 minutes from bus station and I saw my main purpose. Hachiko statue! Yeeeeey! Hachiko was exactly in front of me though!

Hachiko Statue, such an important thing to be seen

I was really really really happy and super excited. I've seen the movie titled "Hachiko" starring by my favorite actor, Richard Gere, it was so much touching movie for me.

You can see Hachiko's trailer here:

And look, I could touch him for real.

I wish I had a dog like him

Train that Hachi always waiting for

You know something, when I watch this movie (for many times),I just wish myself, I really want to see the statue, touch it for real. And my dream came true! I felt I was soooo blessed (and I am still). Thank you my God.. Really I thankful to You.

I felt so relived because 3 main point I wish to come, it was completed. Disney Sea, Skytree and Hachiko statue. Actually I still had some places to go (Ueno Zoo, Ueno Park, Harajuku), but well, it could be done in the next day as I still have one day more.

Basically, when I went to Shibuya, I just explored about malls and malls and malls. It looks like a metro life style.

Actually, three of us (me, Retno and Kazuki) had our different main purpose. Me for Hachiko. Retno fot Tower Record store. And Kazuki for buying a couple rings for him and Retno (what an envy meeee).

By the way I was so glad because eventhough I went with Retno and Kazuki (which is I was a third "annoying" person), but they didn't feel that I was annoyed them. Both of them were very welcome, aren't you? *poke Retno and Kazuki*

We had time to lunch at good restaurant named Saizeriya. The menu quite was delicious and cheap! Good for my pocket ;)

My lunch menu

In Shibuya, another my money just went away so quickly. Tower record, Hello Kitty store. Aaargh, I hate this part. It made me ran out my yen though. I really need to exchange my rupiahs into yen.

I went to 2 money changer, they didn't buy rupiah. Oh geez! So, for Indonesian, in case you want to go to Japan, make sure at least you bring USD or AUD. Rupiah didn't valid there.

However it was really lucky for me, in the same day at night I would meet with my junior high school friend named Angelika who is staying in Japan since she was graduated from Senior High School. She changed my rupiah and just keep it until she comes back to Indonesia. Thank you so much Like xoxoxo

I am pretty sure believe that good person will always be guarded by good person too. I really have no idea if I didn't have such a great friend like her. I might not enjoy my trip in my couple last day more.

Met her in the night after she finished work, Like took me out to Shinjuku for enjoying okonomiyaki. It was different with my okonomiyaki earlier. There, I could cook by myself. Oishiii..

The dough from beginning

My creation, not bad, lol

Mine and Like's dinner

To be frank, I was not sure how many yes the menu should be paid, she paid it all. Thank you so really much darling. I am looking forward to doing the same once you are in Jakarta :)

After dinner, still with her, I felt the most popular "tradition" for Japanese girl called "Purikura". It such kindda photo box and it could be edited as we like. It was fun though!

Purikura

It was such a great time spending my time with her. Chit chat, share about experience. So good time eventhough we didn't see each other since junior high school graduation.

Time flies double, it was around 11.30 pm. We decided to say goodbye. Because I worried I couldn't get train. Truly honest, I was so afraid at those moment. I had to walk alone from the station to Dave's flat. Scary :(

But I know I will be okay. By saying a lot of God's name every step I made, it brought me to the flat safely. Fiuh..

It was the end of my story on that day. I was so tired and just fell asleep once I laid myself on the bed.

Love,

Aditha