Travelling
19 september 2023, Japan ⋅ 🌬 29 °C
Over the 26 hours of travelling
Taxi -> Train -> Train -> Plane -> Monorail -> Bullet Train -> Taxi
But I saw Mount Fuji from the plane so that was pretty cool
Over the 26 hours of travelling
Taxi -> Train -> Train -> Plane -> Monorail -> Bullet Train -> Taxi
But I saw Mount Fuji from the plane so that was pretty cool
After 26 hours of travelling the day before, this was my first full day in Japan.
Starting with the hotel breakfast, after first being given a more traditional croissant and toast a tray of goodies,Meer informatie
Practice day at Suzuka meant that I had access to every grandstand around the circuit. So I spent the day roaming around finding the best views and practicing my photography, starting at the chicane,Meer informatie
On Saturday I found my seat for the rest of the weekend, on the entry to the 3rd corner, entering the S section of the track. I also realized this was the Red Bull fan grandstand, although I soonMeer informatie
After setting off extra early to avoid the queues I arrived at the circuit just in time to watch the Porsche race. There was an airshow by the Japanese "Blue Impulse" group which made me appreciateMeer informatie
Before leaving Nagoya for Tokyo I spent the morning exploring Astuta Shrine, it was a very serene place with many customs that I didn't fully understand.
The shrine is home to the legendary KusanagiMeer informatie
Taking the bullet train to Tokyo I arrived in Shinjuku where I am staying for the next week. Upon getting off the train I spent half an hour walking around the labyrinth that is Shinjuku station,Meer informatie
Shibuya is the commercial hub of Tokyo, with every shop you could imagine being found there.
Coming out of the metro station you are immediately greeted by the Scramble crossing, one of the busiestMeer informatie
Setting off at far too early in the morning, I took a bus tour over to the area around Mt. Fuji. I hadn't much hope as apparently clear views can be quite rare (with the summit being visible aroundMeer informatie
In the morning I headed over to Akihabara "Electric Town", an area famous for its various games and retro tech stores. The place was packed with various shops selling merchandise for every game youMeer informatie
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