My first day of exploration in Tokyo begins with heading out to Ikebukuro to visit Sunshine City. The complex houses NamjaTown, a theme park with rides and plenty of food themed areas, on the second and third floors. Ayaka and I tried the gyoza with habanero chili sauce on top and even beef (ox) tongue ice cream! Later we headed to Amlux Toyota Showcase to try the Gran Turismo Lexus Simulator. Next, Ameyoko for some general shopping and then to Asakusa to see the Kaminarimon and eat Okonomiyaki. Lastly, can’t forget the first time you see Shibuya at night. So many lights, sounds, and people!!

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My first ever trip to Japan! I traveled out to Tokyo, taking a flight from Charlotte, NC to Atlanta, GA, and then onto Tokyo, Japan. But on my flight to from Atlanta to Tokyo, I had a complete row to myself. I stretched out and was even able to go to sleep comfortably…on an airplane! Arriving in Tokyo was certainly nerve racking as I soon realized how hard getting around would be with no real knowledge of the language. I picked up the rental phone I’d reserved and then proceeded to buy a ticket for the Narita Express and JR lines to head into Tokyo from Narita International Airport. Wow, a lot of people use the subway system in Tokyo, that sure was intense to see so many people rushing from one metro line to another. Luckily I made it to the hotel so that I could rest of for the next day’s adventure!

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