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– A photo stylized by Google Photos from the day previous while relax-exploring the park around Ueno.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This blogpost covers the day of February 17th while in Tokyo, Japan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Woke up at 9 AM. Washed up, paid for my breakfast (again). Caught up on Azur Lane, Blue Archive, Twitter\/X. I even had a cleaner ask if she could clean my room, to which I noted she could. “sure”. I realized after the fact I had to follow a pattern to which they would have known beforehand, something I had failed to have done leading to such encounters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The goal for today was to head straight to Kamakura-Enoshima for more ink stamps, Monorail capture, and to then run over to Yokohama for some KanColle goodies. From there, I would venture to Tokyo Station to obtain a few stamps causing me a few headaches and some brief happiness. Topping the night off with a visit back to Ueno for some Skytree admiration. I need to thank Japan for their awesome railway service for allowing such a trip to even be possible. Thank you!<\/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>] \u2013 [Day 8<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 9<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 10<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 11<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 12<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 13<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 14<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 15<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 16<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 17<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 18<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 19<\/a>] \u2013 [Day 20<\/a>] – [Day 21<\/a>]<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Had to pay over and over again for my breakfast, something which should have been in the initial pricing. Yogurt, Orange Juice, and avocado toast. When I noted this hotel was a ‘hipster’ hotel I wasn’t lying. American hipsters ruining everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– My extra gift back I had purchased from Sapporo harshly filling up with tons of gifts. Tons of Japanese related souvenirs of all sorts. From Anime, to hospitality gifts, to Blue Archive, KanColle, Azur lane, among other fun stuff. I was feeling pained, fearful if I would be allowed to place this luggage in the plane on the way back.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Noted to have caught up on Twitter\/X at Ueno’s shrine, next to Ueno zoo. Or so noted in the travel log.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Black and white pigeons.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– A nice awesome walk through Ueno Park, all the way up to Ueno Station.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Just in time for the start of the blooming of the Cherry trees. Appears premature, if a gift for me. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– I’m always thankful to both the Canadian and Japanese Gods when it comes to these sorts of beautiful moments. Beautiful nature moments. Even if I don’t show it outwardly, you do know I pay some form of respect towards the kind gestures of nature. \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Swiftly deciding what train to take to Enoshima-Kamakura area. Google Maps suggested I should take the ‘Ueno-Tokyo Line’, so I did. I happily made my way into the train station to make my way from one area to the next. Japan is beautiful and awesome this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ueno Station felt overly blissful, especially from this side of the station. Sure, it’s overly busy, and I’ve seen this place in ‘SoraTheTroll’s Youtube video. It’s far more impressive in person, and I’m glad I’ve made my way through here a few times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– 53 minutes? That’s nothing when it comes to the beauty of Japan. I’ll do anything (within the path of least resistance) to do what I need to do.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Stealth capture of a back-pack charm. Can’t make it out now, it however appeared very foxy. Blue and white fox charm.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Italia Street. Making note of Hamarikyu Gardens on my right (on the map).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– As much as I admire Yokohama, I absolutely hate how confusing Yokohama Station is too me. Maybe it’s straight forward to other people, it however confuses the heck out of me. It causes my mind to short-circuit. If you want to bully me then place me in Yokohama. Granted, I would rather be in Yokohama (Station) than in Ottawa, Canada.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Making note of various attractions in the Enoshima-Kamakura area. Wanted to capture everything once and for all.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Enoshima Monorail – 5603. I obtained another lovely chance to ride this beautiful monorail again! \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As silly as it may be, I intentionally oriented my way towards Ofuna Station to gain another nostalgic ride from the Monorail. I didn’t have to, but I intentionally chose to ride the Monorail one last time prior to heading back to Canada. I had to ride this thing, even if the initial charm was gone. It was still a fun, if bumpy ride. I admire these futuristic attempts at trains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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– Positioned myself at the rear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Having fun making note on of my progress on Google Maps. Various landmarks, points of interests, and the lovely scenery of the ocean.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– The lovely view from the monorail, even if it’s on the cloudy side. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– The view of the ocean is glorious, especially how it gradually peaks out from the horizon. What a magical view, especially on this cloudy day.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– Stamp! That’s also one of the main reasons why I’m here, for the stamp. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– I sadly may not be able to see Mount Fuji, I however do admire the beautiful charms of a scenic Kamakura-Enoshima area. Very beautiful.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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– It may be a gloomy, cloudy day. I however still admire the awesomeness which only Japan is able to provide. Japan, and Europe, that is. Mainly Japan, though. \ud83d\ude42<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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