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The primary purpose of your visit business? Unfortunately, I have had to answer “Yes” on all of my trips to Japan.
Mostly confined to Narita because of work an afternoon stroll takes me by rice fields as I make my way into town.
I am greeted by curious stares and stop at a few local 7-11’s to sample snacks. I like shrimp flavored chips and stock up.
Preparation for a religious parade ceremony.
During my trips to Narita, along with others I have eaten my share of “The Yellow Awning” fresh made gyozas and drank a fair amount of Sapporo and Kirin beer.
Given the opportunity, I never miss out on gyoza and always enjoy them dipped in Asian style hot sauce. For the most part the same applies to beer but without the hot sauce!
A visit to Narita would not be complete without a side trip to Tokyo. However, I am up for a little more adventure with an overnight trip to Mt. Fuji. I understand to see the sunrise there is spectacular.
I am fluent in Japanese, I think. Does that sign say train to Mt. Fuji station leaves at 6:36pm?
I am surprised how densely populated Tokyo is as I take in a 40 miles per hour view of the city from the train. About 13 million.
A late train arrival at Shin-Fuji Station and I have missed the last bus to Mt. Fuji.
Kuso! (Damn)
Although there were numerous car rental agencies around the train station, I am disappointed that none of them would rent me a car without an International Drivers License.
Since then with a couple of mug shots and fifteen dollars, I have gone to my local AAA office and I now have one. Yip pee!
Today, like Karl Malden and American Express Travel Cheques famous 1970 slogan … “I don't leave home without it”.
I do eventually get to see Mt. Fuji but for me unfortunately from the wrong altitude.
I hope someday to return to Japan as a backpacker and discover more of “The Land of The Rising Sun” with The Okinawa Aquarium high on my list.
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