Rock around the clock

Okay, so I know I've been slack and you're probably wondering what the heck is going on with the updates right? Well, fear not my fellow wonderlusters because I'm back and have much to discuss and show. Let's just take this a day at a time shall we?
Sunday- Ah, our first full day in Tokyo! We woke up early and found an amazing little noodle place close to the hotel. Nothing like brothy noodles and tempura shrimp to kick a day off right. Took the train to Shibuya and did a long walking tour of the area which included an open air market(fruits and veggies), and an impromptu rummage sale rivaling any gypsy camp in Yoyogi park(see pic). This lead us into Harijuku which turned out to be the highlight of the day. Harijuku girls (which look like a cross between Paris Hilton and Strawberry Shortcake) were in no short supply and the shops were young, hip, and funky. We wondered from shop to shop in a crowd that numbered in the thousands and, at times, made us feel like we were wondering the floor of the San Diego Comicon on a Saturday. Lisa discovered that the Japanese really know how to make crepes as she tore into one with lightening speed. I thought to reach for a bite but thought better since I would have no doubt pulled back a nub.
From there we backtracked to the entrance of Yoyogi park to witness what can only be discribed as pure awesomeness. Gathered in small gangs of 7 to 20 people were Japanese rock-a-billie boys. These are men that are infatuated with the 50's greaser movement and gather every Sudnay at the park to dance and show off their ever rising hair. It's hard to discribe so I will let the videos speak for themselves. If you ever make it here you must go out to the Harijuku entrance to Yoyogi park on Sunday afternooon and see these guys! On this particular day the 2 groups competeing for attention were the Black Shadows and the Strangers. No blood was spilled bbut there was a dance off. And no, you can'tmake this stuff up. From there is a was a quick jont over to Akihabara to survey the toy and electronic district. Just a quik once through to get a lay of the land before I return on Wednesday to do some real damage(to my wallet that is). Another dinner of nooodles and veggies and off to bed for so rest before the fish market!