Japan

[Drunk Monk]

We are staying at his hotel so I'm gonna say protector.

[Drunk Monk]

I gotta stop watching Japan trip videos. My algorithms all know I’m looking into Japan and a lot of those infomercial & influencer videos aren’t that helpful. I’m debating what luggage to take. I’m leaning towards my larger travel backpack because I can’t find my roller bag (might be at Hendon). I can’t remember what I took to China 2 years ago now. Must’ve been the larger backpack.

[Greg]

Bring all the underwear. I saw a really good video from Rick Steve's about how to back for a trip.

[Drunk Monk]

I had to stop watching trip prep vids because they were freaking me out. TMI.

I am packed. Locked & loaded. Just need to activate a few apps and I’ll be as ready as I’ll ever be: although I don’t think I’ve travelled this far so unprepared before. It’s been a while since I just travelled for the adventure of it with no specific mission or quest.

[Drunk Monk]

Safe travels!

Thanks. I’ll likely be keeping notes here because I’m paranoid about posting trips on social media after working with so many situational awareness authors at YMAA.

[thatguy]

What's this? Anti-social media?

--tg

[Drunk Monk]

For a social media slut like me?

I’ll be lucky if I avoid delirium tremens…

[Drunk Monk]

At SFO
Took the train & Bart up. Been forever since I’ve ridden either and was impressed with the upgrades. 
Boarding soon…

[Drunk Monk]

We are here 
Boarded the train at 7:30am. Now in our lovely room at 1:30am pst. We’re right near the historic kaminarimon gate and can see it from our window. When we open the bathroom, the toilet lifts and lights up to greet us. There’s a Denny’s, a Starbucks, & 7/11 nearby. It’s a major tourist zone. We are ready to be tourists, but we gotta rest first. Been a long ride to get here.

[Drunk Monk]

They gave us free electrolyte drinks when we got our train tix as part of a welcome to Japan promo. Pocari sweat (an old standby if you know your Japanese drinks).

We just collapsed when we got to the hotel. Been researching where everything is in relationship to us. Rough night for both of us due to circadian adjustment.

Today we’re looking at exploring the park nearby, the castle & national museum.

The bathroom here is the best I’ve ever seen. Amazing toilet, shower & tub.

[Drunk Monk]

We in Good Spoon which is a cheese sweets & cheese brunch cafe. Just did the National Museum which was elegantly spectacular.

[Drunk Monk]

Senso-ji temple
Don Quixote 
National museum 
Ueno park 
Onizuka
Uniqlo
Nearly 10 miles

[Greg]

That's the weight loss conundrum about some people on vacation. I ate so much food but I didn't gain a pound. Food outside the US must be so much better for me. Maybe, but you've also burned a ton of calories walking around.

[Drunk Monk]

Everything is smaller in Tokyo including serving size. Meals are running about $10 (dollar > yen rn) and the food quality has been excellent. Those $1.50 egg sandwiches @ 7/11 are good. I a few hours I’m going to get a few of them maybe. 7/11 rocks here!

[Drunk Monk]

Corn & mayo toast with miso soup and lemon tea
Yes today is off to a grand start