No we were not affected by the train derailment for anyone that is scared. We actually didn’t even know about it aside from a message on the usual line we ride (Yamanote) announcing a delay in the schedule of one train. Kind of funny that the rail system is so efficient here that a derailment merely causes a delay.

Yesterday we went to the cities largest market in Ueno. Wish I could remember the name, but I can’t. It was absolutely huge, selling everything from clothes to jewelry to fresh and dried food. We picked up a few things there but mostly it really seemed like a market for locals, not tourists. We also tried out Ginza, but it was WAAAYYY out of our league. Basically take the most affluent stores of New York or Chicago, and that pretty much describes the entire city.

We then went back to Akihabara and did some last minute things there. Picked up something for Belle and Heidi (hope they both like them).

Last night we actually stayed in (well, stayed in after 9pm I should say). We were up since 7am and on our feet, I kid you no, from 7am to 9pm. The only chance we got to sit was about 15 minutes twice while Mike ate at one place and I ate at another.

Today.. umm.. well, most shopping is done, so tonight we might hit some sights. Still have to see the Imperial Palace, would like to get to the old dowtowns (Rena and Ikebukero) and try to get some more pictures. We’ll see..

people are waiting, will update later.