Our next stop on the tour was to the bullet train station. Our tour guides showed us how to read the maps and recognize some of the symbols for cities we may want to visit. All of the maps are in Kanji which is Japanese symbols. The whole process was very overwhelming and I will defiantly need a seasoned pro to accompany me when I want to purchase tickets. I did learn that Misawa (whose Kanji characters translate as "3 springs") got its name because of its three rivers. Then we went downstairs in the train station and got to sit on an actual parade float. It was very large and impressive. I can't wait to see one like it in action.
The final stop was to a mall. It was a bit different from American malls. First, the stores don't have any walls to divide them. You have to pay attention to the pattern one the floor and the items sold in the store as an indication that you are entering another store. One has to be cautious not to remove items from a store without paying for them. We have also noticed that all malls have grocery stores in them. So you can purchase produce right next to the shoe store. Let's not forget the arcades. They are crazy. Ryan and Maddison had a great time playing the taiko drum game.
The final stop was to a mall. It was a bit different from American malls. First, the stores don't have any walls to divide them. You have to pay attention to the pattern one the floor and the items sold in the store as an indication that you are entering another store. One has to be cautious not to remove items from a store without paying for them. We have also noticed that all malls have grocery stores in them. So you can purchase produce right next to the shoe store. Let's not forget the arcades. They are crazy. Ryan and Maddison had a great time playing the taiko drum game.
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