33/M/USA English/Some Japanese
Tiny bio: tech worker & investor. I’m in Japan solo for my 5th time and I’ve come to love this country, and this time I’m just looking to walk around and disconnect from my computer screen for a while
Note: I’m super active in the discord and I typically just meetup with a bunch of redditors. I’ll make a note of that below.
# I can’t wait!!
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Aug 19: land in tokyo
– Late landing
– Be so happy that I’m in TOKYO
– wander shibuya. Maybe yakitori @ [Niku Yokocho](https://i.imgur.com/OamqIhZ.png) if there is room in the belly https://i.imgur.com/zceZXO8.jpg https://goo.gl/maps/mJddNiCBQEJ2
Aug 20: tokyo west kichijoji / shinjuku
Lunch
– (2 redditors) [Tokyo Opera City Art Gallery](https://www.operacity.jp/ag/exh105/image/gallery/006.jpg)
– (2 redditors) Lunch at [kozue](https://cdn0.tablecheck.com/images/5c5a6f70ac12e898be000242/images/lg/koz_restaurant01.jpg?1549430640). This is the same restaurant from Lost in Translation.
Evening
– [harmonica alley](https://a1.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/28113-144147/1000/tokyo-kichijoji-harmonica-alley-144147.jpg)
Aug 21: tokyo west Shinjuku/Yoyogi
– (2 of us) Coffee at [Streamers](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNvJpj7aYt8ztjepcu6NO3M_LOvhKUMnOujtGqa=s680-w680-h510)
– stroll through [yoyogi](https://i.imgur.com/9t3wfc0.png)
– [cream brule crepe](https://i.imgur.com/W6TPrJ2.png) @ com crepe in harajuku
– (2 of us) Dinner [Yakiniku](https://i.imgur.com/wuNN7JF.png) @ Ushi no Kura
– (2 of us) [golden gai](https://i.imgur.com/ciPAKyi.png), probably end up doing [karaoke](https://dynamic-media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-o/0b/eb/b6/77/big-echo-shinjuku.jpg?w=1200&h=1200&s=1)
Aug 22: tokyo east Odaiba/Ginza
– Selfie with the [Statue of Liberty](https://i.imgur.com/Mf6ISDM.png), Gundam statue still there?
– Michelin-rated [oyakodon](https://i.imgur.com/0esVYrK.jpg) @ Toritsune Shizendo (https://toritsuneshizendou.gorp.jp/) https://goo.gl/maps/cbWywhDHtPJ2
– Shopping [Ginza](https://i.imgur.com/lbuJ0Yt.png)
– Coffee @ [Cafe de l’ambre](https://i.imgur.com/fj3KgsU.png)
Aug 23: tokyo west Shinjuku/Ikebukero/Nakano
– Wake up for Tsuta ticket
– (2 of us) Nerdery at final fantasy cafe [artnia](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/VQE2C-mpt34/maxresdefault.jpg)
– (2 of us) Shopping [nakano](https://i.imgur.com/XMd4BPM.png)/ikebukero sunshine city
– Michelin-rated [Ramen @ Tsuta](https://i.imgur.com/QatCi7X.png)
– Go for a run in [Shinjuku Gyoen](https://i.imgur.com/Gd9rn2Q.png)
– (2 of us) michelin rated [tonkatsu](https://i.imgur.com/hxUoSLK.png) @ Narikura
Aug 24: fuji
– [Kawaguchiko / Fuji](https://i.imgur.com/k0tS3S3.png)
Aug 25: tokyo
– [purin](https://i.imgur.com/MIV4Ded.png) @ toyonchi no tamago
– (3 of us) afternoon Tokyo Giants baseball game. (I haven’t bought tickets yet, but will soon. Still finalizing the number to buy)
– [Kaiten Sushi](https://i.imgur.com/qfb5lbZ.png) (conveyer belt sushi) @ Katsumidori Sushi
Aug 26: tokyo
– [fluffy japanese pancakes](https://i.imgur.com/54LD3vQ.png) @ benizuru
– Michelin-rated [unagi](https://i.imgur.com/lqAJ5Tm.png) @ nodaiwa
– (4 of us) [Live music show](https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18054837265426912/)
– (2 of us) 31st floor of [EDITION hotel](https://i.imgur.com/xIGqBPk.png) for drinks
Aug 27: tokyo central Suidobashi/Roppongi
– (4 of us) [Asakusa senso-ji](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2015/04/5162876284_7decf57484_o-1200×320.jpg)
– (4 of us) [SquareEnix Cafe](https://www.geek.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/squareenixcafe1-625×352.jpg) at Akihabara.
– (6 of us) All you can eat [Shibuya Ginza Steak](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipOkx1K5xsGIzAoiNXqkXlSevV77xXbgUwZhQbz9=s680-w680-h510)
– Get accosted by Roppongi club goers
Aug 28: Nikko
– (2 of us) [Toshogu Shrine](https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNbAvcoroXyY1ctZq2JKCL6IhHaZLifwQH_TEjJ=w243-h304-n-k-no-nu), plus the bridge and the waterfall
Aug 29: Tokyo
– (2 of us) Coffee art at [ROAR](https://media.timeout.com/images/103932626/1920/1080/image.jpg)
– (2 of us) Michelin-rated [Ramen @ Nakiryu](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/V3VMgthJpcLMRbkjLEpwJqqHSaLU8uxjA7hdTVhNg-GB6WeUJUwDEk3fzLEHSUJfd0D22H4Xp1jn2wvbtl16z44o229SvSmq6YStQkjtG5lMzmAEMuGrT-1QVxCyDkRoNXLur5njaanS5ABbdAVmc0dXLQS851H9aM6aAJrnoyn5lYZ4Dsi98_g28aCcn11kUMW56ntfRQDKcOqIV6upyosfsV3qeOM9KMJ_0zdgiB54ixD8yJPTks5PpLSNXMRxx5UBTV50Ee28f-HakzFvmRVGP4cu3h_cZPkjqCjRZGzzJx52wTFn1DLkvjIiNsT_BMgivbg4ADOu2xoKxCANNMxlP0C9v0UYZsOxrZ4q5Ugvtu4EA2VBWPju_0Q8vaSxPVoXwP5rLedXC22l9_LiSKLkLkAVW-CWmGLhhS4APTULTohfNqXBmmKyOnmllY8VWQh7hKG3Y1wRHixToH_bNoRXTk8BHtkzHoOY7UW7rFtAcl6ZQEjGV0M2yWUOSFIf6cjL15u0mgZqjabngqQH7bkFhj6o_uBhQxYoXb2050lhIJichnVViL3Typ3AsOPDPskdRC4YTGgGtNGH0cwCyW5-IbRws0mz7fvDHmBxA5Can55dcpEhet9SLEgALZJXnBVee5BOYBU2fON57uAcfKTzNlQh0Sa5=w374-h211-no) https://goo.gl/maps/gmuohkM4buA2
– hokkaido milk flavored ice cream @ MILK (whippy ice-creams) in Lumine EST Shinjuku
– Maybe catch a movie at TOHO in kabukicho and get a selfie with the [giant godzilla](https://i.imgur.com/D3Ps6N6.png)
– [Nabezo](https://i.imgur.com/1dKTfdq.png)
– (3 of us) [Karaoke](https://i.imgur.com/qMWZEi2.png) until 6am again
Aug 30: east Tokyo
– Michelin-rated [Tempura](https://i.imgur.com/XeKntH6.png) @ Kondo NEED TO BOOK SOON
– Get lost in [tokyo station](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2020/10/marunouchi-terrace-view_gdl-770×578.jpg)
– Watch the locals on Pick-up Lane
– Find some place in east Tokyo to have a drink until..
– (2 of us) Night pool at [Cancam](https://media.timeout.com/images/106028054/750/562/image.jpg)
Sep 1: Tokyo
– (2 of us) [Eorzea Final Fantasy Cafe](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/p/AF1QipNSUfulxHuaFIakjKN9kBzMJV0ottx5QdmhPPuG=s680-w680-h510) –
– [Teamlab Planets](https://i.imgur.com/cDAEwhP.png)
– (2 of us) [dinner A5 4% Wagyu Beef](https://i.imgur.com/YphkP8Q.jpg)
– (2 of us) Live j-rock band [Tricot](https://www.nme.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/tricot@2000×1270.jpg)
Sep 3: shimokitazawa
– coffee @ moldive – https://goo.gl/maps/teUKp9QPqVK2
– pancake pie @ Flippers – https://goo.gl/maps/MWMUMHTUkC32
– [inokashira park](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f5/Inokashira_Park_-_Blossom_over_water1.jpg)
– shopping for old Suntroy Boss t-shirts
Sep 3: Yokohama
– China town and [Yamashita Park](https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSgzQrXWPjzgPFUrc9ew92WkF3TyC0b2ZFWfg&usqp=CAU)
– [Cup Ramen](https://media.timeout.com/images/105761380/image.jpg) museum
– (4 of us) Baseball again: [Baystars vs Giants](https://www.baystars.co.jp/english/images/goods/img04.jpg)
– haven’t figured out where to eat yet, but rest assured, I will eat
Sep 4: osaka
– [kushikatsu](https://i.imgur.com/wQfLs1i.png) @ daruma
– [The Second Best Melon Pan in the World](https://i.imgur.com/bjQ90fP.png) @ dotonbori
– [Dotonbori](https://i.imgur.com/SWJVhHI.png) Night Life/food
– Nintendo World? I can’t decide
Sep 5: Osaka
– [Shinsaibashi](https://i.imgur.com/qgfU49M.png) shopping
– Some legit [okonomiyaki](https://i.imgur.com/LPxEhW5.jpg) nearby
– [Tsutenkaku](https://i.imgur.com/LJKzfd2.png) area
– (2 of us) See Keanu Reeves’ band [dogstar](https://media.pitchfork.com/photos/645c2b4cd014feef88cca18d/16:9/w_7280,h_4095,c_limit/Dogstar_Pic_Horizontal_NoLogo_Credit%20Brian%20Bowen%20Smith.jpg). I got VIP tickets here so I’ll get a photoshoot with the band. HYPE
Sep 6: Osaka/Tokyo
– [Spa World](https://i.imgur.com/VZIag0v.png) http://www.spaworld.co.jp/english/onsen.html
– Experience the 2nd Best Melon Pan in the World once again
– Head back to Tokyo
– (2 of us) Drinks at [Ben Fiddich](https://www.worlds50bestbars.com/the-list/bar-benfiddich.html)
– [Coco Curry](https://i.imgur.com/GKbNCTH.jpg) while super drunk and then browsing [Don Quixote](https://i.imgur.com/RwN4CE7.png) for hours
Sept 7: Tokyo food checklist
– THREE star michelin [l’effervesence](https://myconciergejapan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/leffervescence-top.jpg)
Sept 8: Tokyo food checklist
– THREE star michelin [Azabu Kadowaki](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2859/12922283335_df5dc145e1_b_d.jpg)
Sep 9: Fly home
– buy as many [Choco](https://i.imgur.com/wqTIdy3.png) other omiyage as I can
– emergency buy extra suitcases
– flight in the afternoon and [salty sad tears](https://i.imgur.com/11980YV.png)