Tamagawa Heaven


This Is a Haven in the midst of Tokyo.I have been living and working in Tokyo for almost two and a half years now and by far and away some of the best times I have had have been in this long stretching park that runs along the Tama River .
I have camped,played,danced,fallen over drunk,tossed disc,bicycled,watched wierd and wonderful movies and generally made this place a home from the cement city.
When I first came to Tokyo and visited this park I remember thinking to myself "GAWD" is this it ??!!! It seemed so city still and the passing sounds of cars and trains were all around.Now, however compared to the insane population in central Tokyo and the chaos that it brings I now realise this place GOLD! Theres a fantastic vibe there.Peoplehangingout,relaxing,excersing ,playing and taking it easy after a hard week in the city(well earned if I may say)
Of course the ingredient that makes it the dish of all dishes is the people! We met these people about a year and a half ago through Ultimate Frisbee which is played at tama every sunday .Check out the link www.outdoorjapan.com .Its a great opportunity to meet a good crew and hang out in the sunshine.Its non competetive and so much fun! If you like being outdoors and want to meet a great set of like minded people, go down! All are welcome.You dont even have to play! Take a long a beer and sit back and watch if you like!
Its been a highlight of my time in Japan amongst others ,and its important to connect here.More so than any other country I have been. Sometimes living in the city is like being a non entity in a very large cement cage.Tama and the friends I have made have given me some heart and feeling in the big smoke!