Out of cash and no where to go, means walk over to Ginza, where Citibank is and get some cash without fees at the ATM. On the holidays and weekends they shut down the main Ginza boulevard and everyone can walk around and shop without traffic. I needed to stop by Citibank anyways and let them know that I will actually be in Japan for a few months, so quit shutting off my credit card and making me call to open it up after every three transactions.
Ginza area explained:
Ginza (銀座) is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, located south of Yaesu and Kyōbashi, west of Tsukiji, east of Yūrakuchō and Uchisaiwaichō, and north of Shinbashi.
It is known as an upscale area of Tokyo with numerous department stores, boutiques, restaurants and coffeehouses. It is recognized as one of the most luxurious shopping districts in the world. Many upscale fashion clothing flagship stores are located here. Prominent are Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. A recent addition is the 12-story Abercrombie & Fitch flagship.
There was a flower petal festival with displays on some of the streets. The Nissan boutique had a prototype on display of the new ELECTRIC car, the Leaf, available for viewing and pics. The new micro-boutique dealer for Mini was almost complete and simply adorable. I will have to return once its complete, might take all of 2 min to see it.
I met ChrisKoo and Yann Loizeau for dinner at the end of Ginza at Yurakucho Station for some seafood, including grilled scallops. On the way home, on the train, I walked right past three teens and had to do a double take. One was wearing a Houston Astros Cap and the other a Colorado Rockies Cap. Say what? My two favorite baseball teams? Crazy coincidence. I asked if I could take their pic, tried my best to explain why and we all had a great laugh. Small world. Very.
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