I am excited to share my journey traveling to Japan over the next two weeks.
I will be documenting my experiences here for both this page and personal reflection. Joining me on this adventure is my good friend Fabian Sanchez.
Our trip began in North Jersey at around 9:30 am, and we arrived at the airport at approximately 11:30 am.
After obtaining our boarding passes, we eagerly waited for our departure. As someone who enjoys flying, I found the trip quite comfortable.
The in-flight meals were excellent, and I managed to get a few hours of decent sleep.
At around 5 pm JST, we landed at Haneda airport, where we were greeted by a breathtaking view of Mount Fuji. Our first task was to acquire our rail passes. However, we underestimated the time it would take, and it ended up taking us two hours.
Eventually, we made it to the monorail that took us to our desired station. Unfortunately, we initially boarded the JS train in the wrong direction but quickly corrected ourselves and eventually arrived at Shinagawa.
It was around 9 pm when we reached our hotel, where we enjoyed a lovely view and rested for the night.
The following morning, we woke up at around 5 am and set out in search of our first meal in Japan. As many places were still closed, we opted for a visit to 7/11. After having our breakfast, we took the opportunity to explore the Shinagawa area, which had numerous picturesque locations worth capturing.
Later in the day, after a brief break at our hotel, Fabian and I met up with Meagan and Belle, who were also traveling with us. Together, we visited the Pokemon cafe in Nihonbashi, which turned out to be a delightful and delicious experience. And am honored and thankful to be invited, a childhood dream being lived out.
Our next stop was Asakusa, where the Sanja Matsuri festival was taking place. The atmosphere was bustling with people, enticing food stalls, and a wide array of items to purchase. We made our way to the temple and eventually headed back to the hotel.
In the evening, we reunited with the rest of our travel group for a group dinner, during which we shared our experiences and discussed the events of the day. Afterwards, we returned to our respective rooms, where I am currently staying.
More updates on our journey through Japan are to come!
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