Started the day early by going with some new friends to the famous Tsukiji Fish Market. This is an extremely busy area with warehouses, alleys of small stores and restaurants, the auction area (which is now closed off to tourists), and lots and lots of fresh seafood. First of all, this place is a BUSY area...even at 5AM...and you need to pay attention at all times because knives are flying and cool little speed carts rush in and out between the stalls with little time to regard silly tourists taking pictures. Not that the workers are rude, but when it comes to fresh fish, time is money and we are intruding on their job site. Amongst the stalls of shops and restaurants, we stumbled upon a small restaurant with handwritten scrolls that meticulously explain how to order, what kinds of fish are available, and other helpful things in English. This was the best place since the owner is a very amusing and extremely friendly host who studied in Scotland and makes it a point to teach and help foreigners while in Japan. Great food and nothing like fresh fish in the morning. It is also customary to say a greeting before and after eating. The word "Itadakimasu" (eat-uh-ducky-mas) is said prior to eating to give thanks for the food. After eating, "Gochisosama" (Go-chee-so-sah-mah)is said to show appreciation for the meal.
After rushing back to the hotel for the days lectures and workshops, we ended the work day with some traditional Kabuki and lessons on other Japanese arts.
Of course, I'm out to maximize my time so I caught the JR rail to go sea Disney Sea. There's a special cheap price to go into the park after 6 and worked perfectly. Disney Sea is awesome. All the attention to detail that Disney parks are known for with the efficency and work ethic of the Japanese. We got to ride the big rides such as the Tower of Terror and the Indiana Jones ride and still catch the BraviSEAmo show. Great stuff...I would definitely go again.
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