Yamato Ginza
 Actually, the sign says, “Ginza Yamato.” I’m having trouble finding anything that connects the famous Ginza district with “Yamato,” and I don’t feel like digging out my kanji jibiki (Japanese dictionary) to find out which of any number of homonym forms of “yamato” this sign refers to, but it could refer to a province, the dominant Japanese ethnic group, a WWII battleship, or any of several other things. In any case, I’m sure that this street must be lined with dozens of “snack” bars.
Somewhere in the western Tokyo metro area.
I think I took these photos during a visit with a friend who lived on the outskirts of Tokyo. Notice I’ve got McDonald’s in my crosshairs–there was no McDonald’s where I lived, and everyone, myself included, developed a craving for the place. Funny, since back in the states I would rarely patronize the place. Also note that power and telephone lines are seldom buried in Japan.
You are here
This was a subway station map.
Streets wide enuff fer ya?
I think most of our back alleys are wider than this.
Bird's-eye view
I have no idea how I got up this high, but it appears I’m on at least the third floor.
Another view from on high
More Ginza, perhaps?
This was the same trip, but I don’t know if it’s part of the Ginza area or not. The brick-paved street is a bit unusual, though.
