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– Morning breakfast. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This blogpost covers the day of March 29th, 2023 while in Yokohama & Yokosuka.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy Birthday to me! (Canada time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s a new day, having woken up at 8 AM. Two friends wished me a happy birthday. Thank you! Japan was indeed a birthday to myself, as I’ve noted many times prior, during, and shall do so after. Had myself an allegedly “large” breakfast meal, according to the Japanese standards. I tried getting it as advertised by image, instead accidentally getting more than I desired. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today was the day to seek out the Mikasa Museum Warship. A day dedicated to mainly seek out Mikasa, and to possibly explore around her scenic areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Related Blog Posting (Japan Travel):<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[Day 1<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 2<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 3<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 4<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 5<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 6<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 7<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 8<\/a>] –<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Azur Lane – Kursk get!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Accidentally forgot my card in the hotel room. Had to call for help by ringing the lobby from my floor. Looking at this log is what I was staring at while waiting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Walk to Yokohama Station seeking out a Daiso. Even the Hotel lobby staff were even trying to guide me around telling me how to get to the Daiso. Thank you! I eventually made my way to a Daiso, stared at souls for shoes, even placing it in my shoe to head to Yokosuka. Bought a few extra gadgets for my gadgets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(I forgot to take images during my Daiso shopping trip. Sorry!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Yokosuka<\/strong> – Yokosuka-Chuo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Arrived at Yokosuka. Nice! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yokosuka (at a glance) appears to be a bit rough around the edges. It seems to be modern, yet rough around the edges. I wouldn’t say poverty (though that may not be far from the truth). It appears more like this area has seen its fair share of struggles. Maybe from Western external harassment. Disregarding that (digressing) I genuinely enjoyed what I saw of Yokosuka. It’s similar to how it was portrayed in various Anime. I enjoyed the vibe of Yokosuka through-and-through on a more Japanese level of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– I admire architecture like this. Very catchy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I was following Google Maps taking me this way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Insert light Anime school slice-of-life vibes here. It felt a little creepy walking along here, yet it had to be done. I also happily saw Cherry Blossoms.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Fancy architecture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Gorgeous Sakura \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mikasa Historic Warship Museum:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

At last! I finally arrived, even reached Mikasa! A few years having desired of wanting to visit her, I finally had! What a sight to behold. Awesome! I savoured the sight to both Tweet and Vlog on Twitter swiftly before taking some Busou Shinki images, and to tour her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I even desired to visit Mikasa during the special Mikasa-Azur Lane collab anniversary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I stayed here from 11:32 AM till 2:49 PM (14:49).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Mikasa! I SEE HER! WOOOO!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– At last! I get to see Mikasa! \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Helicopter Part 1<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Helicopter Part 2.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Helicopter Part 3.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Helicopter Part 4.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa & Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa & Togo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Mikasa & The Statue of Togo Heihachiro.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Panorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Reading how to purchase tickets. You can purchase tickets at this coin machine, or at the walkway further ahead. A few hundred Yen and you should be fine. Mine as 600 Yen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Mikasa & Arnval.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Mikasa, Arnval, and a stare. Jiiiiiiiiiiiiii~ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Arnval kept falling from the breeze so I had to take a few images to make sure at least one came out well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Mikasa’s lovely stern, and I do mean that. It’s fit for royalty. Sure, it may seem dangerous in rough waters, it’s however awesome.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Some musical sheet music for one desiring to replicate what’s on the memorial.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Oooo! A Blackhawk! Lovely.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Prepping to tour the lovely Mikasa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Lovely signs making note of Mikasa. Even a Musashi, Nagato, Akagi, Takao, & Hatsuyuki on the left. On the right you have Mikasa’s floor map.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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After some confirmation by the upper info ticket booth I was given a tour map. Nice! Now I was able to walk around Mikasa as much as I desired, even recalling the Yostar Azur Lane event Anniversary having taken place at Mikasa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Tour map and my ticket. Nice! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– At times I would try to make out what was being said on the displays. I would “attempt” to read what was on there, or at least obtain a brief understanding. Even in her pre-WW1 state she is indeed a force to be reckoned with. She indeed commands respect with both her secondary and main guns.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– The illusion has been broken. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa (festive).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Train replica having caught my attention. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I’m a plane, train, boat, and navy otaku. If it functions, I admire it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Wow! What a sight! I genuinely admire this.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Jiiiiiiiiiiiiii~ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– One of the better images of Arnval in this reinforced bunker viewing area. A proud Japanese navy flag waving in the background. \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Conflicting contrasts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– But…. But! But!…… I want to climb the ladder! (I’m joking). I’m afraid of heights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Similar to HMCS Haida, this really caught my attention. The way they’re designed is a beauty.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– The wooden doors was a nice touch. One area you were unable to view, another was open for viewing. Beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– I made it! I made it to Japan! To Mikasa! I’m fulfilling my wish and my bucket list! I’m on Mikasa! WOOOOOOO!~ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I can finally be proud of something, and I genuinely am. Proud of my various European trips, Cuba trip, and now Japan trip. Yes, even if it pains people I genuinely am proud of what I finally had accomplished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Even to the point people want to speak ill of my accomplishments and my plans.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This makes me so happy! Touring everything, as I had with HMCS Haida.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Sun is too bright, yet happy with what I was able to accomplish. YATTA!~ <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Navigating my way to my various goals, some obviously easier than others.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– In better condition than I had assumed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Conflicting contrasts.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Making it towards the mighty bow. Sadly, it was under renovation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– HA! Just my luck. Everything was rough on Mikasa. At least Mikasa is in better condition prior to her restoration. She is still a mighty and gorgeous vessel, even if landlocked.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– One of the more mighty angles I could capture of Mikasa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Going as far as “legally” allowed. Trying to respect the boundaries.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Arnval on a gun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Boat was incoming so I tried joking with the locals to “Ute!” at the boat. He wasn’t amused, even refused to joke with me. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

I had one of those “god damn it!” moment when the local wouldn’t joke with me. I even gestured to the guy to fire the gun at that boat, knowing full well it wouldn’t fire. Just pretend. Humour me. Anything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I guess I’m just an “Baka gaijin” being “maji kimoi”. Or maybe the dude just wasn’t in the mood. I was disappointed he didn’t humour me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Note: Baka Gaijin = Idiot foreigner & Maji Kimoi = Very Creepy. My blog doesn’t handle Japanese lettering characters.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Ashigara reincarnated as a tug boat! \ud83d\ude2e<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Panorama<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Ashigara & Ashigara tugboat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Ashigara (swimsuit) & Ashigara tug boat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Double the helicopter power.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– I was considering going into this ship control room, I decided against it. Too many kids, and I’d stand out more than I already do. Maybe next time.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Look! If I can retain information I’m more than willing to learn about historical facts. I can’t be a nerd, yet I can try to remember what I can. Yes, even if there is a language barrier I try to learn as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Battleship Mikasa! <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– VR mode Mikasa using HTC headsets. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These headsets seen much better days, I can tell you that for sure. I put one on in an overly reluctant manner, yet used one while firmly thinking back to my VRChat days. Was given a visual tour of Mikasa’s formation, how they stood on the bridge, and etc. Other folks were there commentating their experience as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– The mighty Mikasa Battleship, and even her lovely sister ships.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa & Mikasa’s wheel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Floor plan of Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It was at this point (the above image) I was asked where I was on Mikasa by a tour guide. Caught me WAY off guard by his question. Pausing for a moment, I then pointed roughly where I assumed we were on the vessel. Maybe equally as surprised, he then guided me to how to tell where on the vessel we were by the beams on the ceiling. Each one was marked. You could tell where you were on a vessel by the upper support beams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Satisfied (or maybe even dissatisfied), we parted ways. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Why not, let’s gacha something naval from this location. Arnval examining our latest get.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Olden history of Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– The Memorial Ship Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– HMS Victory<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– USS Constitution.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– This can easily catch you off guard. Watch your step \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Panorama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Mikasa stern selfie.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Somewhat reminds me of a German U-Boat.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Mikasa coin \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– But! This time I actually want to enter! I want to discover and see more of the mighty battleship Mikasa!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Yeah, it was a shame I was prevented from seeing more of battleship Mikasa having to stay in the authorized areas. I genuinely wished and desired to visit, even being disappointed with what Google Translated told me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Back at the stern of Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The guy (above image) saw me resting (the one pointing) so he decided to ask me more questions of what nationality I was, what (twinned) vessels I saw, and how he himself knew naval commanders in Ottawa. He noted if I saw certain vessels twinned with Mikasa. I sadly do not, to the disappointment of the kind & helpful tour guide. He wanted me to know of more vessels, I however told him I was on HMCS Haida, whatever that meant to him. He knew of a naval commanders in Ottawa. He mainly noted he knows vary important Canadian navy folks also in Nanaimo, British Columbia. Good stuff!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I fear I may have been too eager conversing with him, scaring him a tad, in my excitement to the point he decided to hold back and wander off at times. I was happy to converse, yet feel bad I may have scared him a bit in my excitement. It’s a learning process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Side-note: I didn’t tell him, I however know someone who works in DND always hearing how broken Canada is. Nobody wants to work, even in DND. People always taking holidays shoveling their work onto other people, or parts not being ordered properly, among other crazy stuff. Canadian military is a mess, and it’s publicly known via news outlets etc, even without me noting it. I didn’t tell him this, I’m however certain he knows how broken Canada is on his end as well with the implied sources on his end.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Military Helicopter flying overhead.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Arima? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Masafumi Arima? Kaoru Arima? It’s another one of those tug boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Shima<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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When people make note of Ottawa I now view it in shame. I hate being a part of Ottawa with how I’ve been outcasted by Ottawa (for the most part, not fully), and most specificially how Ottawa treated your honest-to-god truckers delivering goods overly poorly (poor treatment of truckers thanks to misinformation & disinformation by the Canadian Trudeau government) during the ‘Canada Freedom Convoy’ period. Without the truckers people wouldn’t be sourced properly. I’m more proud knowing Japanese folks connect with British Columbia more than Ottawa. That’s just me now. I feel slight pride when people know of Ottawa, just not so much now with how brainless Ottawa is. If I’m representing Ottawa then it’s on MY terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I’m proudly Canadian, I however feel ashamed to be affiliated with Ottawa; Born and raised in Ottawa, yet people in Ottawa are the dumbest bunch of people always resorting to guilt trips, bullying, and allowing themselves to be placed into masochistic situations without fighting back. It’s why you see me boasting more with Vancouver than Ottawa, also because Japanese people know of Vancouver than they do of a morally corrupted hick-town than Ottawa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypothetically, I’d rather be drafted for the Japanese Military than the Canadians, but that’s just how I was treated in Canada. I was given a few outlets to enter via Canadian Cadets (joined for 1 day), dropping out shortly after. I viewed it as not my thing. Granted, if I’m ever allowed to properly connect with my Canadian pride I wouldn’t mind flexing via a Canadian aircraft, vessel, or similar; Physical or virtual. If I’m allowed to connect with my Canadian naval WW2 vessels I wouldn’t mind boasting about them, even via KanColle and Azur Lane, or a friendly showcase on some simulator, or whichever. Whatever I’m allowed to pride myself with, I’ll pride myself with on MY terms, or neutral Canadian terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– I can guess what two nationalities did this. Maybe even three. Shame. If there is a sign you know someone messed up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Proof I was with Mikasa \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Framing issues, or accidental press. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa & Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa & Mikasa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Azur Lane – Mikasa & Mikasa.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Hayama.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Was looking for a quiet place to vlog for Twitter. Found a neat place, even admiring this lovely park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I tried recording a vlog, even attempting to upload it. It may have found its way onto Twitter, or it may have taken so long causing me to abort the video uploading. Either way, I basically vented how I admired Japanese parks so much more than what Ottawa labels as parks. Far fancier, far neater, and more enjoyable than Ottawa’s parks. More attention put into the detailing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also vented how much I dislike Westerners (North Americans & Europeans) for their arrogance and sliminess, especially in that Japanese context. Most specifically in that Japan context. I’m aware I’m one of them, I however came to Japan FOR Japan, not to waste my time with other foreigners. It’s why you also hear cases of foreigners hating one another, even desiring to ghost one another while in Japan. I don’t mind with being properly minded “down-to-earth” foreigners, it’s the “uneducated” which ruins it for the rest of us. Foreigners tend to be arrogant, and Japanese folks are WELL aware of this, even to the point Japanese girls get violated as a result in extreme cases. I tried my best to keep my cool while in Japan, and even thankful my videos more-or-less failed to upload. I respect those who respect myself and Japan in general. Every video would have been me venting about other foreigners, and that’s what I basically ended up doing regardless in other outlets. I’m glad my venting videos failed to upload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I simply desire my tranquil bubble. If people can behave as humans then I genuinely don’t mind being with them, but if they’re crude and rude then I want nothing to do with them. The more honest an individual is then the more honest we can be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(side-note: Upon the return to Ottawa I was asked by a coworker as to why I hold so much negativity. I don’t desire to be negative, people made me this way. I want to be positive. I was GIVEN that negativity by those in Canada, and in Ottawa. Especially those in Ottawa. I want nothing to do with negativity. The world showed me what betrayal and pain was on numerous occasions, and still does. I have to have a barrier up or else I’d find myself at a suicide forest in either Canada or Japan. I’m only negative because that’s what people feed me. I desired to escape to Japan, even if it was one month.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– The mighty and glorious Battleship Mikasa. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

(Still attempting to record and upload videos. It refused to upload, or maybe it had uploaded.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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