Day 2 and 3 continued - Behind the shrine and across the street

Behind the shrine there was a koi pond.  It was very peaceful here. You realize you're in the middle of the city, yet you can't hear the cars or anything.

One of the buildings around the pond. All of them were blocked off.

Waterfall.

This looked very precariously balanced, but it was sturdy.

Fish food vending machine.

Alex fed them.  Most of them swarmed in the area by the vending machine, as you can expect.

Statue with a plant in front of it. I don't really remember there being any sign here, so I'm clueless.

This was in front of a path leading to something that looked like a small shrine. It was blocked off, though, so maybe it's only open at certain times.

Back to the modern world. These are more day 2 pictures from here on.

A side gate into the park.

This reminded me of a lighthouse.

Across the street from the park.

But first, two workers in a boat.  Don't know where they were going, but not a job I envy.

One of the gates leading in.

Asian Kung-Fu Generation playing at the Budokan.  If you've ever seen a live album called "At Budokan", this is that Budokan.

Fancy clock tower.

Another statue of somebody I don't know.

And back out.

I found it amusing that, after the long list of important government facilities, there's also a bakery.

Pretty inspiring.

Mythological-looking artwork on the side of a building.

One of those things you just find by the sidewalk.

Yes, Japan has Denny's.  This one was by a 7-11, but that's not as special, since I'm pretty sure I saw more 7-11s on the bus ride to my hotel than I've seen in all my life in the states.

The alcoholic's manifesto.

Things that don't really make me want to eat at your restaurant.

I might have to make a post later just for the food I've eaten in Japan.  Here's day 2's lunch, vegetable curry.  I've already grown to love curry, mainly thanks to the variety of proteins you can have with it.  This restaurant also gave green tea to everybody, which was nice after a cold walk.

And there'll be more pictures of day 3 later, but to finish things off on that day, I got CRUNKY.