Oktoberfest Japan

Our second festival of the day was Oktoberfest.  It's a really big deal here and last for three weeks.  We had to wait in line just to get in and then there was no way that we were going to find seats.  So, we did a couple laps and then settled in for the night.  In order to get the full Japanese Oktoberfest experience, we had to get the beer hats.  They come in a set, as everything does here.  So, we got the beer, the hat, and the pretzel necklace times three.  As we were exiting the line with our goodies, we came across this jovial gentleman.  He was having a great time and we wanted to document the craziness.  It was the beginning of a long and adventurous evening.  

 Here is a picture of one of the beer stands.  They were inside with a big tent and outside too.  Surpisingly, there were all different varieties of beers and sausages.  I had to steer clear of all the pork though, so I just ate my pretzel.  

 Here's another beer stand. There were over 70 different varieties.  Most of them were from Europe, but there were some local ones too.  

 Here I am against the beautiful backdrop of Yokohama.  You can see the ferris wheel near Landmark Tower...it was magical.

 Here I am getting sassy...and it's only beer number two!  Well, beer number two at Oktoberfest.

 Here's another stand.  I love that the signs are in Japanese.  It really shouldn't still take me by surprise...I do live in Japan.

 Mmmmmm...sausages...too bad I can't eat pork.  Bah!

 Ah, the German band...I did upload some videos to Facebook if you'd like to take a look.  I am trying to get them on Youtube, but am having some technical difficulties.  Be patient.  I will do what I can.  The highlight of the night was when they played Stand By Me followed by the Chicken Dance.  The crowd went nuts dancing and singing...it was a blast!

 Here I am in line to get my last beer of the night.  Do you see the size of that thing?!  

 This is inside the tent...Wow, there were tons of people!  The outside area was packed too!

 Yeah!  I loved the live music!

 Here's to the fabulous festivals that I have had the chance to visit lately, and the fantastic friends who accompany me.  Maybe some of these posts will be motivation for you all to come and visit me!  Cheers!