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こんにちは!
I’ve arrived in Tokyo and after two weeks of orientation. I’m ready to start classes next week! Amazingly, I haven’t gotten lost yet.
One of the best things I did during orientation was the Tokyo tour organized by IES Abroad. All of the students plus our E-pals (Japanese college students from Kanda University that we’re paired with) went together to explore the city we now call home.
The trip started in Ueno Park, a huge public park that has a famous zoo, museum, shrines, etc.
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We stopped by Ueno Toushou-gu, a beautiful shrine in Ueno Park.
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We stopped by the Ameyoko Street Market, which has delicious street food like crepes, bobba tea, kebabs,etc. There are also many small restaurants and stores that sell a wide range of souvenirs from cosmetics to keychains to kimonos.
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After exploring Ueno, the group took a train to head towards Tokyo Tower!
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When walking to the tower, it's inevitable that you’ll find Zozoji Temple. The juxtaposal shot of the temple with Tokyo tower is popular among photographers.
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Tokyo Tower itself is over 1000 feet tall and is the second tallest structure in Japan! Visitors can go to the observation deck and take in the incredible views! On a clear enough day, you can sometimes see Mt. Fuji.
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This tour was a great introduction to Tokyo, and I can’t wait to explore more!
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Sara Macconnell
<p>Hi! My name is Sara MacConnell and I'm studying abroad in Tokyo in Fall 2018. I've been taking Japanese classes since I was a freshman in high school, so I'm very excited to spend a whole semester getting to put my language skills to use! I'm a rising senior at the University of Puget Sound where I study Japanese and Business Administration. On campus, I'm involved in greek life, I'm the publicity chair for Students Against Sexual Assault, I do costume design for the theater department, and I work in my school's study abroad office. My favorite things to do are photography, hiking, cooking, trying new restaurants, and watching Netflix with my friends.</p>