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A few days ago I attended an orientation with the other study abroad students from the University of California school system. They are a really great group of people and strongly remind me of my friends from the Japanese culture club I am a part of at UCSB. We even had a party in my living room! |
That day, I and 5 other UC students headed out to Ikebukuro for ramen and a view of Tokyo from the top of Sunshine city Tower on the 60th floor.
A link to my full album can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/derek.yamashita/media_set?set=a.3250470877587.1073741838.1741468898&type=3
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This was one of my first nights in Tokyo. As far as I could see in all directions, I saw buildings and lights. The size of the city is still something that I have a hard time comprehending. |
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One of many long-exposure shots that I took while on the 60th floor. |
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In every direction, there were amazing photographs to be had. Standing 60 stories above Tokyo for me was like being a child in a candy store. |
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A picture of the Tokyo Skytree, my next photography destination. |
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After spending a few hours on Sunshine City, we walked to downtown Ikebukuro for ramen. |
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Im looking forward to many more adventures in Tokyo! I will never forget the 360 degree view of Tokyo, and will take more skyline photos when I get the chance. |
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