Someone suggested this community to me weeks ago and finally here I am! It's my first time to join the #WednesdayWalk initiative by @tattoodjay in collaboration with #makemesmile by @elizacheng. If you don't know what I'm talking about, you can check out the community.
Wait Witty, who's Alice?
Wednesdays are usually the day I work in the office and flex my OOTD (Outfit of the Day) so I got to see my coworkers today. One coworker told me 今日はアリスみたいですね (which translates to Today you really look like Alice). I was surprised to hear that actually. Japanese sentences don't really include the word "you" so I thought she didn't mean me.
So, who the hell is Alice? Yes, that's right. It's me. And this is my Wednesday night story in one of the posh places in Tokyo, Japan.
After work I usually go home or stop by Shibuya but tonight's different. My partner who's working somewhere in Roppongi called me to meet him somewhere near Roppongi Hills so he could give me something important. Roppongi is along my train line going home from office but I don't usually go there because it's a luxurious place for both shoppers and party-goers.
Roppongi Hills (六本木ヒルズ, read as Roppongi Hiruzu) is a building complex that you can find when you get off at Roppongi Station in the Hibiya Subway Line. You can shop your favorite brands in this area, fall in love with art in the museum, dine at expensive restaurants, and view Tokyo from the observation deck. It's also home to numerous companies - including my previous company. LOL There's a lot to see and do in Roppongi Hills but sadly I've yet to discover its core.
I began my Roppongi Hills escapade for tonight from its east side, taking the escalator going to the main area. Don't get me wrong, I was taking the stairs earlier, I was just trying to discover another way to go up. 😅
It's a surprisingly cold evening and I was kinda freezing when I was walking around. Blame the frappe from McDonalds where I stopped by and met my partner.
You wouldn't really miss this giant spider sculpture because it's in the main area. It's around 30 ft though it doesn't look like huge in the photo.
Yes, that's right. This giant spider is actually just in the entrance of Mori Tower, one of the tallest buildings in Tokyo.
My previous company's headquarters is actually in this building. I've been inside once, just for the orientation 4 years ago. The building has 54 floors, and the elevators are divided to cater group of floors. I can say that there are a lot of office workers here, and the office has great views of Tokyo. I'm assuming the rent is expensive here.
There are benches on the sides. I guess some people meet up around here.
I went to some hidden rest area and found the Tokyo Tower shining brightly in the cloudy night.
This newly constructed tall building is so annoying in the view. There have been reports though that Minato Ward, where the famous Tokyo Tower is located, will continue to protect the areas with views of the marvelous tower.
During winter, this street will have its night illumination. It's actually one of the greatest in Tokyo, where the street will be a little bit crowded of photographers willing to risk their lives just to take great photos in the middle of the street. Of course, people only go in the middle of the road during stop light. 😅
I continued to explore the "City within the City", the nickname of Roppongi Hills and found some luxurious brands. Of course, I can't afford them. 😒
I realized it's late and I already closed my rings for today so it's time to head home but before that, let me take an elevator selfie so you can see why my coworker thinks I look like Alice today. I guess she doesn't see me often wearing something girly and vibrant. 😅
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See you around! じゃあ、またね！
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I should visit your country really. You have really shown us lots of beautiful places to visit
Hope you could visit! 😉
Night visuals of the city is awesome.I wish I could visit 😢
You definitely should visit one day!
Welcome to the Wednesday walk, it does look a very plush area, and WOW that spider statue is so cool
Thanks for joining Wednesday Walk :), I truly enjoy exploring the world virtually each Wednesday seeing walks from all around the globe and feeling I am there and experiencing it all myself, such as I did in your post just now :)
Thank you for the warm welcome! It’s indeed exciting having to see the world in the simple #wednesdaywalk posts of the people. It’s like a revolution 😅
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Really cool!
The first time I came to this place I actually didn’t know it was a spider. Only when someone pointed out to me that I noticed it was a giant spider. 😂
Hi dear! It's a clean and quiet beautiful place. Happy Thursday!
Now that you mentioned it, indeed it's clean. Japanese are actually mindful of their mess that's why most places are clean.
It's quiet but usually it's full of people, office workers and mall goers but maybe because of work from home, or maybe it's kinda late already, or the fact that it's raining the whole day makes it a quiet place on a Wednesday night.
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Wow, that Tokyo Tower is amazing!
It is super amazing! I'll talk more about it someday.. I haven't been to the top yet.
Ganda tlga architecture jan..
Yeah, lots to see if you just explore. I think marami din dyan nice architecture. Di pako nakapunta HK kaya assuming lang ako hahaha
I love the lights, ate. You speak Japanese?
The lights are more beautiful during winter illumination! Yes, I speak Japanese 😇
I think you should study any other foreign language too since you’re still young. I regretted not studying Japanese when I was younger.
Wow that's nice it's like Christmas, ate. I like a lot of lights. I am learning Japanese online, ate but it's very hard.
Yeah, it is really hard to learn it. I know Japanese but there are still some words I don't understand. Right now, I stopped studying, but planning to continue learning more next year so I can be like a native speaker. 😅
Just be consistent in studying and you'll eventually be good at it.
There's an exam to gauge your japanese, it's called JLPT. Maybe you can take the test starting from N5. Many people take that exam, including me.
Okay po ate. Thank you. Good evening.
Good luck! Good evening too!
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I was surprised actually. Never thought it could happen in just this short period of time. 😅
Japan's really a neat and beautiful place @wittyzell . I hope I can visit Japan too but guess what? whilst reading I can't help but wonder, what happens if that massive spider statue suddenly comes alive? Eeeeeek. Hahaha!
Hahaha! Sa kakanood mo yan ng mga horror films 😂
possible. I love horror films. 😂
Wag mo naman syang buhayin 😂 Baka magkagulo pa kami dito 🤣
LOL!