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– A Konbini start to the day. A slow one, if a rested one. Happily enjoying a quick egg-sandwhich meal from the nearby Konbini. Poi!~<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

(Warning<\/strong>: This blog post contains well over 500+ images. You’ve been warned.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This blogpost covers the day of February 4th, while in Hakodate, Japan. Traveling to Sapporo via train passing through various towns and villages enroute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woke up at 8 AM to eventually notice Precure Anime playing on TV. After a restful sleep of having played Rising World, attempted to play Dead or Alive: Venus Vacation, among other games it was time to slowly start packing up to head to Sapporo. I had to start packing my luggage, clean up, eat, catch up on social media, and even tend Azur Lane & Blue Archive. I left the hotel at 9:45 AM to head to Hakodate Station to belatedly purchase my ticket(s) to Sapporo. I was confused, yet eventually managed. I managed to secure a decent seat, even with the rush of people prior, during, and after. I also, sadly, briefly forgot my new luggage containing my Steam Deck, among other loot. The nearby JR staff attended in a yellow thankfully gave it back to me. I would have been both devastated and livid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, because I thankfully departed early enough in the day, I was able to enjoy Hakodate, the trip, and a proper evening in Sapporo, unlike other days where I had to hide in the hotel room to wait for another day. Sapporo itself amazed me with the snowfall, how they tend to their streets, and how I was finally able to see the Snow Miku tram go by. I ate tons of food at Sapporo’s winter festival, something I actually highly enjoyed. Was great! I even happily obtained a lovely mini-figure of Hololive’s Suisei at a Book-Off in Sapporo. One of my good days! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Side note<\/strong>: I played video games the night prior to easy my way into this day. I forgot I had done this in my previous blog post, hence why I updated it with further Rising World images. I played games, I relaxed, and I had my fun. Granted, I could have done more, yet what is done is done, and I’m proud of what I had both accomplished and seen in Hakodate. Thanks for having me!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Japan Trip 2024:<\/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>] – [Day 8<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Funny thing is I even saw Japanese locals Tweet posting about this live on Twitter\/X. I felt more in tune with the locals, if briefly, and slightly. It was amusing to see things they would see, and I was even able to document Precure on that day. It’s funny. Immersive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Time to leave my awesome hotel room at 9:45 AM. Time to head to Hakodate Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Last view from my hotel room at APA Hotel in Hakodate. A decent day out in Hakodate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Tram spotting on my way to Hakodate Station.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Many pictures because I had to obtain that Anime touch. I needed to properly document this tram. \ud83d\ude09<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Made my way to Hakodate Station to where I would confusingly attempt to purchase my train ticket to Sapporo. Gave up, went back, and tried again. First trains were full, had to wait for another upcoming train. I barely managed to obtain a proper seat for myself finding out it would be a full train. Unreserved seating. Train ticket for Hakuto 9 to Sapporo leaving at 10:45 AM, Car 5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once done, I accidentally left my carry hand luggage at the resting part of the ticket machine, something I thankfully had returned to me by an overly friendly JR Staff lady. I thanked her, or I hope I did. My Steam Deck, among other goodies, could have been lost there forever. I’m thankful I was able to properly receive my hand luggage with my normal luggage. I wish I also remembered to purchase food and water for the trip. My mind was still sleepy, hence why I forgot my hand luggage on the mini ticket counter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– I eventually passed the gate, proceeding to venture to my waiting area. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– A lovely touristic decorated wall with Hakodate historical picturing on them. I admire designs like this. I should have taken more.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Track 9 – 10:45 AM for Hakuto 9.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Admiring the trains.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Making note of the Japanese train on the other side. The train in white.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Hokuto!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Hokuto – For Sapporo. Car 5 – Non-Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Car 5 – Hokuto for Sapporo. Packed with tourists.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Side-note<\/strong>: I probably had a mother ask me if a kid could sit next to me, something I may have not initially caught on. It later clicked once the kid sat next to me. I wasn’t sure what she said, though she eventually gave up, sitting her kid next to me. Sorry. I was still dazed from fatigue of some kind. Yes, I was being stupid with Twitter\/X by updating my status of where I was going.<\/em> If I knew I would have told her it was fine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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