Culture shock at Krispy Kreme

Today, I had the biggest culture shock since I arrived in Japan. At around 12:30, I met my friends at Yurakucho for lunch, and walked by Krispy Kreme. Suddenly, I saw a long line of people and others including securities and employees of Krispy Kreme telling how to form a line. I could not believe what the sign was saying for a moment because it just seems ridiculous to wait for an hour and 40 minutes for sugary donuts. To be honest, I would not even wait 30 minutes for them, but maybe 30 minutes for malasadas if I am really craving it. what a patience Japanese people have...can you believe it??? but then again, you get one free donut while waiting.

People who are close to get them... 30 more minutes!!!

People who are not even close to get them....1 hour and 40 minutes???!!!

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

If you ever want to enjoy the view of Tokyo at night, make sure you visit Tokyo Metropolitan Government in Shinjuku. This new building has two observatories, and it is free to enjoy the spectacular view. Also, if you happen to visit a restaurant on the top of the building during its happy hour, you can enjoy half-priced drinks with great music. I visited the building last sunday, and it was about 10 minutes walk from the Shinjuku Station. Of course, I had the half-priced drinks on top of Tokyo, and took beautiful pictures. I was able to see Tokyo Tower from the top, and I thought it would be interesting to view the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building from Tokyo Tower when I visit Tokyo Tower next time. Check out the website before you go!

http://www.metro.tokyo.jp/ENGLISH/index.htm

Tokyo Metropolitan Government with North and South observatories

Restaurant on the top of the building

Can you find Tokyo Tower?