World Tour of Japan 2007: Kyoto
As Mike D would say: "Kyoto!". Ye old capital of Japan was way smaller than I imagined, but still with some pretty hefty buildings and of course a multitude of fine palaces and shogun lair's. Top left is Kinkaku-ji Temple (or Golden Pavilion), and top right is the view of Kyoto from the Kiyomizu Temple, which was pretty amazing. Both were swamped with Japanese tourists, but you see the odd lone westerner acting all nonchalant like they're blending in, thinking they are Chuck Norris.
Went to a fantastic izakaya (drink/snacks combo) in Kyoto, with a ton of tatsy treats. We then headed out for some serious Karaoke, as it was BW's birthday. No Mötley Crüe caught our attention but they certainly had some, plus pretty much everything you could imagine. All the favourites of course (Toto, Elton, G'n'R), plus Clap Your Hands, The View, ZZ Top, Pearl Jam and a bunch of stuff that probably hasn't even come out yet. The Sonic Youth version of Superstar made for a good duet, as well as the Chimp classic Jump.
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