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I’m still not convinced that Japan is a real place. I have been here now for three days, but it really feels like I have landed on another world. Narita Express took me early Saturday morning to Shinjuku Station. It was a rainy and gloomy day, but I enjoyed the view from the train.

1.5h train ride from Narita to Shinjuku

Google Maps works really well for navigating the streets and public transport. I found my hotel and explored my immediate surroundings for an hour. I got snacks from 7-Eleven and Family Mart and basically called it a day.

Everything is photogenic

I am still recovering from my second cold in a month, so I went to bed early(let’s not go for the triple, please). Missing not much because of the rain. The next day I awoke to the perfect weather: blue skies and sunny 28 degrees. Perfect day to explore Shinjuku.

Godzilla!

I did the usual tourist stuff in Kabukicho when I stumbled upon a small market in front of the Hanazono Shrine.

Movie Posters

After delicious Gyumeshi at Matsuya for lunch, I went for a long walk in Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden before exploring Shinjukus stores for a while.

Sunday vibes in the Garden