I was just in Japan.
Japan is amazing.
You should all go.
This is a link to the map i created whilst skipping my way across the land.
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z5oez59vBkdY.kt2CmhfJXgMAIll post some photos of the various things we did once im home. Im currently awaiting a 9 hour flight in Narita airport. 8000 km and 9h of flying. bleh.
Notes about Japan-You cannot go to an Onsen if you have tattoo's. This sucks for those of you with tattoos. This was a highlight of my trip. Cover it with athletic tape if you can.
-Do NOT forget your change when paying for stuff. They will literally chase down. This happened to me. Over 5 yen
-Su-me-ma-sen (Excuse me) Learn it. You'll be saying it often
-There are no garbage cans anywhere. But there are vending machines everywhere. Weirdly the streets are extremely clean. Bring your garbage home with you and sort it. Its the japanese way.
-The Girls are CUTE. but good luck figuring out their age. they look the same from about 15-35
-Eat Okinamiyaki and Takoyaki in Osaka. In Dotonbori. Dont argue, just do it.
-Maid Cafe's are probably fun if youre drunk enough
-Everything. Like Everything is small. The drinks, the portions, the seats. Everything. If youre a big guy or dont like crowds youre gonna need to get over it fast. 37 million people live in Tokyo and its the most heavily populated city on earth.
-Okinamiyaki is amazing.
-Sushi near the fish market in Tokyo. What you want to eat is O-toro (spelling?) its fatty tuna belly. and its amazing.
-Genki sushi in shibuya is cheap and amazing. i cant even describe it. youd have to see my instagram video to understand
-Speaking of Shibuya, mens shopping at Shibuya 109 is pretty good. But im a Large. And those of you who know me will find that hilarious. Literally nothing fit my shoulders.
-Osaka is like a compressed version of Tokyo, slightly cheaper but just as good.
-Spend time in Kyoto. youll regret not spending enough time there. Just like I do.
-Everyone is very polite, friendly and helpful. You'll feel safe everywhere.
-CASH IS KING. seriously though, you cant get around on credit card alone like you can in canada. I brought 100000 yen. Which is about 1000$ canadian.
-Every time you enter a store they will say something to you, i cant remember how it sounds at the moment but dont respond. youll look like a retard.
-The cars there are awesome.
-Get a Suica or Pasmo card at Narita airport. Load it up with cash. its the most efficient way to get around on the subways. Get a JR pass in Canada before you go if you're gonna shinkansen your way around (bullet train)
-If you dont like fish... you're kinda uckfayed. I wouldnt go. Also BBQ eel from the street markets is the itshay.
Photos to come
