Summer KCP Students Go on a Half-Day Tokyo Tour

This summer term, KCP International students were treated to a half-day Tokyo tour as part of their group session. They chose two popular destinations, Akihabara and Harajuku, which includes the Meiji Jingu shrine.

At Harajuku (原宿)

Harajuku is a Tokyo area famous for its one-of-a-kind street fashions. On Sundays, young people stroll and mingle with other folks, most of them dressed in eye-catching styles such as cosplay costumes, gothic Lolita, flamboyant outfits, and colorful hairdos.

A regularly visited spot within the area is the Meiji Jingu shrine, built in 1920 to commemorate Emperor Meiji. It is known as Tokyo’s grandest shrine.

KCP students searching for good-luck charms at the entrance of the Meiji Jingu shrine. | KCP at Flickr

Students purify themselves before visiting the shrine.  | KCP at Flickr

At Akihabara (秋葉原)

Akihabara is a major Tokyo shopping area. KCP students had a fantastic time inspecting all the various merchandise, from game/animation character goods to computers and cameras.

Two KCP students enjoying themselves at Akihabara. The assortment of stuffed toys behind them is based on famous Japan game characters. | KCP at Flickr

This area is also aptly called Akihabara Electric Town, and it is not hard to see why! It is full of the latest electric products, and here you can fill up your shopping bag with great finds of all kinds of gadgets. | KCP at Flickr

 

For refreshments, the KCP group went to Gundam Cafe where they enjoyed the world of this wildly popular Japanese anime with an original menu that offered Gundam-themed meals. | KCP at Flickr

This half-day around the metro was a big success! The KCP students had lots of fun as they experienced first-hand the traditional and modern blend of Tokyo life.