Yamathon Part 2

I stuck it out with the TIPsies from Harajuku to Ueno. About half way around the Yamanote or about 13 or 14 miles. Along the way, I saw many interesting things. Several deserve a return visit. Here are some of my favorites.

The first photo is the Yamonote map located above the ticket machines at Harajuku Station. It's quite a challenge to walk all 29-stations. If you ride the train, it takes about one hour!

This pachinko sign is located between Yoyogi and Shnijuku Station.  It looks a little decrepit during the day but it must be quite a sight when its lit up at night... I wonder when there will be enough power from TEPCO to light up signs like this without the fear of brown outs?

This awesome mural of the works of Toei Animation is located neear Takadanobaba station.  Astro (or Atom) Boy features prominently!

This happi coat was hanging inside the window of a house near Nishi-Nippori.

Orwellian Pachinko Parlor Advertisement

I saw this sign for a pachinko parlor near Azabu Juban.  To me, it seemed very Orwellian and frightening.  What the #$@% is an Amusement Revolution Group?

Here's another sign that I found more interesting and appealing.  It was near Hiroo Plaza and Hiroo Bashi and advertised another pachinko parlor.