Nissan GTR Vs Shinkansen bullet train

I love "Top Gear" and I am excited for the US versions. I wish they would ask me to be one of the hosts. haha! Anyway, here is a two part video of the episode where they raced the GTR against a Bullet Train across Japan. Enjoy!

Japan Trip 8: Nissan Gallery continued

Here a few intersting vehicles they had at the Nissan Gallery we do not have in the States. Enjoy!

Interesting looking van.
Oh, it's so cute!

The X-Trail. It seems like almost every country has this cool SUV but us. It is supposed to very good.

Japan Trip 7: Nissan Gallery

One thing that I really wanted to do in Tokyo was visit the Nissan Gallery. Anyone who knows me knows that I am a huge car guy and I especially have a soft spot in my heart for Nissan sports cars. I myself own a 1973 240z that I am currently working on.
I read on the Internet that sometimes the Nissan Gallery displays classic vehicles. I hoped to get a peak at an old 240z or Datsun roadster in pristine condition.
I knew that the Nissan gallery was in the Ginza area which was a few blocks away from my hotel. So I left my hotel and walked around for a while with directions I memorized from the Internet. Needless to say I got lost. I didn't want to walk back to the hotel to look it up again so I decided to just walk around and look at other sites. I walked a few blocks and then looked up and saw this:


I knew that must be it so I walked in that direction until I came upon it.
I was very disappointed because they were no longer showing their classic cars. However, they did have a couple of Nissan's new super car the GTR. This is one of the fastest production cars today. I had read a lot about them on the Internet but never saw one in real life. This car is beautiful. Here are some pictures of the silver and red versions they had.


One of the ladies working there noticed me taking a lot of pictures and asked me if I wanted to sit insideone. I said "no". Just kidding. The seats fit like a glove. I guess they would have to when going 0-60 in 3.3 seconds. I would love to have one but I think I will have to wait 25 years when the price has gone down from the current price of $80,000. Of course by then I don't think I would want to restore all the electronics and computers that help this car go so fast.

Japan Trip 6. Around town

Here are some pictures I took while walking around the Ginza and Shidome area. Enjoy.

Commuter train leaving the Shidome station.
I love pictures of tall buildings.
A park acros from my hotel. Planning on going there soon.

City shot in Ginza area.

Another cool tall building shot
And another.
This is a cool clock that does some neat stuff around different times. I have not seen it go off yet.
City scene.

Japan trip 5. What I have been eating.

Here are some examples of what I have been eating so far. These are things that you cannot find in the States but sure are Yummy. First I want to share what I have had at McDonald's. McDonald's?? you may ask. Why the heck would I eat at McDonald's? Shouldn't I be eating at some Japanese restaurants and experience the whole Japan experience. Well, believe me when I say that eating at McDonald's is part of the Japanese experience. They have some foods that you will not find in America. Below is what I had for breakfast yesterday morning. It is a Mega McMuffin. And it is very good. It is made up of two sausage patties, cheese, eggs, bacon, and salsa (I think, could have been Ketchup) all between two English muffins. I will be getting another one soon. Yummy!
Here is a Teriyaki burger. Highly recommended. I thought of something. I bet people thought I was weird taking pictures of my food at McDonald's. Something you don't see everyday.
This morning I had to go to Tokyo Station to get my Japan Rail Pass that will allow me to travel throughout Japan on the JR rail lines without buying tickets. I got hungry afterwards and found a little Japanese shop and bought Katsu Kare. This is basically Curry and rice with breaded Pork on top. This is one of my favorite simpled Japanese meals.

I found a Quiznos sub shop. I did not eat there but here is a picture of the menu. Click on it to see it bigger. It is interesting that there sub breads all have sesame seeds on them. Interesting.
On the way back to the hotel yesterday I was thirsty so i stopped in a convenience store and bought this not seen in America drink. This is Fanta Peach flavored. Why is it that all we get in America is Grape, Orange, and Strawberry. Why can't we get more flavors like this? It was very good.
Here is a snack I had Yesterday. It is a melon flavored pastry with chocolate chips. This is very good. Also, It is made by a company called Pasco. That is the name of my hometown by the way.

Here are little icecream bonbons that come witha sword to eat them with.

Japan Trip 4. Hotel View Part 2

Look out below! I am on the 32nd floor so here are some pics of what I see below. Click on them for larger images.

Notice the Elevated commuter train. Cool stuff!

Those are of the pictures for now. I am going to go out today and explore this Tokyo Jungle and will add more pics later. Check back soon!

Japan trip 3. City View from Hotel Room

Here are some city views of Tokyo from my hotel room. This is the first time i have ever stayed in Tokyo. I passed through before on a bus but this is the first time I am able to enjoy it. Remember to click on the images for larger pics! Enjoy!

Japan trip 2. Conrad hotel.

Here are some of the pictures I took of my hotel room. This is Conrad Hotel. A very nice hotel. Very expensive to eat in the Hotel Restaurants (like $75-$100 a plate) so i think I will stick to the shops on the street.

Japan Trip 1. Getting there.

Over the next couple of weeks, I will be posting pictures of my trip in Tokyo and Hiroshima. Come back often for updates! Make sure you click on the pics for larger views.

Coming in for a landing over the Pacific Ocean. I thought my kids would like to see this one.
First site of Japan! Wait, where is Godzilla??!!

Still landing...

Waiting for my bus to take me to the hotel.
Inside the bus. Sorry it is blurry.