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Paul

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2020.10.01 00:21

(1/32) This time last year I visited Japan for the first time

. Please feel free to follow along with my travels . 🌸👍

Today marks exactly one year since I first visited Japan. I remember feeling excited, full of nervousness and an overall sense of feeling underprepared.

When I entered the country.
I knew only limited Japanese words.
I had no cash, no phone Sim for data, no friends and poor direction skills. What had I just put myself in to??😅😅🤣🤣

It was to be an interesting trip. That much was known 😂

The night before, I arrived in Tokyo city by way of the bus from Narita Airport to Tokyo Station and eventually found my capsule hotel and bunkered down for the night.

Starting the day I was greeted with warm sunny weather. Although it was the beginning of Autumn it was relatively hot and I remember feeling regretful about packing so many warm clothes. (it turned out to be a blessing as I found out along the way).

The first day I caught the train and explored many areas by foot. I was to spend a good week in Tokyo so the first day was just a day of getting acquainted with the area. 😊

By the afternoon I ended up in Taito City, Asakusa Shrine. I had walked many steps. (over 40,000) so it was time to go home. 😪😪🥱

Places visited:

Minato City
Yoyogi Park
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Meiji Jingu
Imperial Palace
Asakusa Shrine
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Comments

  • kiyoko 2020.10.01 00:28

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    How was Japan??Please come to Japan again.It's a nice photo😊🌸🌸
  • Mimi 2020.10.01 00:35

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    If you publish a photo book, definitely I will buy it!! You are so skilled at taking photos.😍💕
  • Paul 2020.10.01 00:38

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    @kiyoko Kiyoko, I had the most amazing experience! 💗 I learnt to explore new places, meet new people and learn about Japanese culture and traditions. It's a big reason for making me want to learn Japanese and make friends from all around the world. 😄💗✨
  • Hana 2020.10.01 00:40

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    You had walked 🚶‍♂️over 40000steps😱😱!!!??? I can’t believe it. It’s so hard to me😖maybe.. .haha I'm glad you were able to go to various places and have fun!😄😄😊 By the way, did you exchange cash at the airport or at the bank?✈️💴
  • Paul 2020.10.01 00:42

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    @Mimi thank you for your kind words dear Yumi. 💗💗I made two photobooks last year. 😊 But actually, when I started using this camera I was very much the amateur. 🤭 On picture 5, the blurry part down the bottom is actually my finger. 😂😂
  • Paul 2020.10.01 00:47

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    @Hana yes! It was my biggest day walking.🤭😄 I never do that amount usually. There was a lot of walking to unknown areas. But it was safe so I wasn't afraid of getting lost.😄. Oh, so I actually waited until I found a konbini to withdraw money. It probably would've been easier at the airport but I heard it's more expensive to do it there. So I waited until I arrived in Tokyo and under the main station found an ATM. I remember feeling so relieved 😂
  • Hana 2020.10.01 00:54

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    @Paul It was good you could find an ATM wasn't it!😉😉
  • Paul 2020.10.01 00:57

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    @Hana it was, so good!! Having no cash made me feel very vulnerable. 😆😆
  • Hana 2020.10.01 01:00

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    @Paul Indeed! You are a challenger.🤣🤣
  • Paul 2020.10.01 01:02

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    @Hana hahah! You could say that! 🤭🤭 I was determined not to buy things at the airport. (too easy 😂)
  • Hana 2020.10.01 01:25

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    @Paul なるほど👍 So how did you go by bus 🚌 from Narita airport to Tokyo station?
  • Paul 2020.10.01 01:26

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    @Hana oh, I went to the ticket desk and bought a single ticket on my credit card
  • Hana 2020.10.01 01:33

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    @Paul I see!😄
  • Marine 2020.10.01 12:03

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    Wow, Paul😊Thank you for sharing your wonderful travel 🥰 I'm so happy to be excited to read your story like an adventure👍😊🌺🌱I'm looking forward to next story🍀 40000 steps a day sounds great😊👍
  • Ddee 2020.10.01 12:18

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    Keep it as a good memory😑🍂🍀
  • Paul 2020.10.01 14:38

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    @Ddee I think so 😁😁😁 thanks Ddee.
  • Mimi 2020.10.01 23:49

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    @Paul I believe that the two photobooks are filled with amazing photos and sweet memories.💘💕
  • Paul 2020.10.01 23:51

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    @Mimi you are so kind and your words are always beautiful 💗💗💗💗✨☺️ thank you Yumi! 💖💖
  • Ely 2020.10.02 01:35

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    I always take the car and walk 😨 I definitely can’t, it’s really amazing, I hope I will create more beautiful memories in the future
  • Paul 2020.10.02 03:11

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    @Ely I am happy you can enjoy holidays and hope you can see your friend in Japan soon too 💗💗 I look forward to seeing the future. 😊 Many new memories to come perfect friend ✨

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