Exploring Shinjuku
Staying extra-safe in Japan
Japan is a wonderful and safe place with one exception. While in Tokyo, don’t take the advice or invitations of any Nigerians standing outside of clubs. There are less than there used to be, and they’re usually around Roppongi. The worst case scenario is not that you’ll get hurt or anything, but they’ll get you into some situation where they take a bunch of money or charge a lot on your credit card. It’s never happened to me, but I know it happens.
Daily Photo – Exploring Shinjuku
All of Tokyo is incredible to shoot, but if you really want to get into the nitty-gritty of the lights, neon, commercialism, then head over to Shinjuku. The whole area is great, but it’s fun to get lost and zigzag down random streets and see what you can find. It’s always on the must-visit list for me. This sub-area of Shinjuku called Kabuchiko is especially interesting. It’s also kind of the “red light district” of Tokyo, but, as with all things in Japan, it’s perfectly safe.
