I went to Yabu Soba at Kanda, Tokyo Metropolis to take Toshikoshi Soba ( buckwheat noodles eaten on year end day.) I was guided to a seat directly when I arrived there about 10:30 in morning, although I thought I had to wait in line at least one hour due to a bit delay. The persons who came after me were told by a guradman to wait in line. Two TV stations's crews came here and took pictures of the inside of store, as Toshikoshi Soba is a typical traditonal year end event in Tokyo. When I left the store, the waiting line did not extend much from the front gate.

Meanwhile people and vehicles have disappeared from the crowded streets in Tokyo. Some part of it has become no man land. A new high storied building, which is under construction at former Marunch Building's sight, came out with lower floor iron structure.

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