Jake in Asia: Nippon Adventures. Tokyo and Yokohama [Lots of pics]

I finally went to Japan
It only took me a few years (6+) but I made it (barely).

I do have to say, Beijing Airport should always be avoided at all costs
Why? Because we missed out flight after running through the airport for ~25min, then wnet through security, then other channels...then we had to deal with 'special assessements' and get ou flight resheduled, Visas voided and reverified, security again and run across an entire airport. We made it to the last bus leaving (It literally was leaving when we showed up)

I must say though, Japan is such a beautiful country.
Even in 'dirtier areas', its still really clean, and on 'cramped' streets theirs still room to get by. The JR Line (Train) is also amazing, even better then HK's MTR Line (Underground Train).

Advice though, Żubrówka, or Bison Grass Vodka should be avoided...had ~500ml of the 750 in one sitting. It tastes like Leaks and mid-tier vodka. It won't mix with Coke, or Mountain Dew, although ok with Orange Fanta. I slept good though...

On the trip, I went with a fellow American from HKBU named Bryon Casebolt, I was fortunate, he planned lots of the trip, was able to read better then me, and also wanted to do 90% of the things I wanted to do. It was great that both of us wanted to mostly hit Shrines, Museums, Arcades, non-Japanese restaurants. During our time there, we ha 2 Japanese meals, yet 1 Kebab, 1 American, 1 Indian, 1 Japanese Burger Joint, 1 Train Station Ramen meal, and another meal I forgot.

The weather was a perfect 15-18*C, and at all times it was sunny and mildly toasty out. Trees were changing colors, people were friendly, and clear skies made the view from anywhere great.

Heres lots of pics to express what happened there: