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Leaving Calgary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Over Alaska<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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To start, I think this was pretty cool. We left Calgary Canada mid afternoon, chased the sunset across Alaska down to Japan & it was setting as we landed at about 4:30pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here is the full gallery of photos<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome to Japan!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Waiting to buy tickets<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Skyliner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Subway<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shinjuku Kabukich\u014d area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Godzilla Head Shinjuku<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Godzilla Head<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shinjuku Kabukich\u014d area<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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My compact & cozy room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After chasing the sunset about 8000km landed at Narita<\/a>, took the Skyliner<\/a> to Nippori station and then the subway to Shinjuku station. The train systems are amazing & easy to use, even school kids use it without issue – so obviously I got lost in Shinjuku Station, I was down there for almost 30 minutes, thought I was going to be living there.
I got a hotel in Shinjuku at an APA<\/a>, it was close to the Godzilla Head and seem to be in an interesting area – boy was it. It was right by the red light district of Shinjuku known as Kabukich\u014d<\/a>, it was a great choice, the area is pretty amazing! It’s safe, with lots of restaurants, bars & stores. I was hassled a bit at night by a certain group to go into bars<\/em>, but aside from that its like walking around Times Square, but interesting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Hanazono Shrine<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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First day in town, I had plans to knock off a few things, first was to walk down to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden<\/a> and check it out. On my way to the park I planned to see Hanazono Shrine<\/a>. There are lots of shrines but they never get old to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Samurai Museum Tokyo <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ronin!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Crests of the Samurai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yes I’m a freaking Ninja, Baldzilla<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

On the way to the Park I came across the Samurai Museum Tokyo<\/a>. I bought a ticket without question & went in. I was really lucky, was the only person in the time period I booked, so it was a 1 on 1 tour. The first part of the tour included lots of interesting information (some new things to me<\/em>) and seeing actual Samurai Armor & weapons – see the full gallery of photos<\/a> for them all<\/em>. The second part of the tour was playing Ninja. I got to throw ninja stars & practice a Katana kata and actually learn proper blade technique. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Graves of the 47 Ronin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Graves of the 47 Ronin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Graves of the 47 Ronin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Graves of the 47 Ronin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Side Gates to the Imperial Palace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

After the museum I went to the Imperial Palace<\/a>, it wasn’t open unfortunately so I only got to see the outside. Next up was the Graveyard of the 47 Ronin<\/a>. The graveyard is in an active temple so there is plenty to see in the area. To visit the graves you buy a pack of lit incense and place them at each grave marker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tsukiji Sushi Takumi Shinjuku note the Kazunoko<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Part of the food tour, note the Datemaki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Okinawa food tasting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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ICHIRAN Ramen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yoshida Sushi Shinjuku Tokyo amazing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Yoshida Sushi Shinjuku Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Crab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Oyster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Monk Fish Liver<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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I didn’t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A new Koi tattoo from Locos Tokyo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I was really looking forward to eating in Japan, so many amazing things to try. I actually didn’t get to eat nearly as much as I wanted, from restaurants being closed at the time, line ups or just out-right booked full. I’ve said before how much I loved the food in Peru, the reason food in Peru is so good is because of the Japanese who immigrated there.
I did a food tour in Tokyo<\/a>, it was pretty fun, not only went to a few restaurants but walking around got some local information & colour from Will our guide. After the food tour, got a new tattoo piece on the arm of a Koi fish from Locos Tattoo<\/a>. It’s a pretty amazing looking piece & I am so happy to have it.
Christmas night I went for Christmas dinner<\/em>, found an amazing place Yoshida Sushi<\/a>. It is an Omakase sushi place so you eat what was presented by the chef. I had a couple new things like Oyster (yes I know)<\/em> & Monk fish liver during the appetizers.
I also went to ICHIRAN Shinjuku Kabukicho<\/a> one morning for breakfast. This was a pretty interesting experience, you order at the entrance then get seated in the little booth, a little blind raises, you fill out a piece of paper … then your ramen is passed through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And finally some random shots before I head off to Kyoto. I walked around Shinjuku a lot, its really nice, clean, people are courteous and a lot of interesting things to see.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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