Lost In Translation
"A majority of the filming took place in two of Tokyo's most vibrant neighborhoods - Shinjuku and Shibuya. Bob's first views of the city are the neon-lit buildings at the entrance to Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku's entertainment district. (Charlotte's giant elephants and dinosaurs are outside Shibuya Station's Hachiko exit.) Staying at the Park Hyatt [where they stayed in the movie] probably isn't an option at $470-plus a night, but you can enjoy your own Suntory times at its New York Bar (3-7-1-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, 011-81/3-5322-1234, $18 cover after 8 P.M.). Junan-ji temple, where Charlotte listens to monks chant, is within walking distance of the Park Hyatt (Honcho 2-26, Nakano-ku). Charlotte and Bob sing at Karaoke Kan in the K&F Building (30-8 Utagawacho, Shibuya-ku). Follow Charlotte to Kyoto on the Shinkansen, or bullet train (jreast.co.jp, 4125 each way), and visit the Heian Jingu Shrine and Nanzen-ji Temple (take bus 5 from Kyoto Station to either). Their goodbye is in the Plaza Dori, near the west entrance to Shinjuku Station. ... tune into TV Asahi at 11:15 P.M. on Wednesdays for Matthew's Best Hit TV, the kooky show that Bob appears on so he can spend more time with Charlotte."
Just in case anyone is in Japan. Not just water_alchemist, but theloststarling as well. I hope to get there sometime myself!
Just in case anyone is in Japan. Not just water_alchemist, but theloststarling as well. I hope to get there sometime myself!