The sun is scorching hot in Matsuyama (Japan), can't walk in this heat.
Check-in was at 3 PM, but I got here at 2 PM, willing to wait in the lobby. My room was ready, and they let me in early.
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Day 15 #Japan2026
Very wet, got to see another of the 12 original castles, sampled some sake and had a ramen.
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Day 14 #Japan2026
Two castles and one temple. Plenty of sakura and a great experience at a Japanese bar
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Day 13 #Japan2026
I met Sanjuro de cat, climbed a mountain, visited a castle and saw a ton of cherry blossoms 🌸
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Day 12 #Japan2026
Too much train riding but I ended up seeing beautiful cherry blossom, check them out:
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Google Maps of itinerary from Akita to Tokyo
Good morning from Akita, Japan.
I'm on the bullet train "superexpress" to Tokyo. It's going to take me 4 hours.
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Day 11 #Japan2026
Rainy day, found ice near Akita, visited a samurai district, had great food and bought a second-hand comic for pennies.
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Day 10 #Japan2026
Spent 4 hours in trains today, it was the hottest day but had excellent tempura.
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Day 9 #Japan2026
Some cherry blossom but not nearly enough, temple, castle and the most obscene ramen bowl I've ever had
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Uitslag Grand Prix van Japan 2026 #Formule1 #GrandPrix #Japan2026 #KimiAntonelli #OliverBearman
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Day 8 #Japan
Sake, Niigata katsu and open bath.
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Train stations
Leaving Toyama for Niigata this morning
Early 7:35AM bullet train. Watching baseball with the train's wifi.
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Day 7 #Japan2026
An original castle, friendly baseball high schoolers, lots of food and a Great Buddha.
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Day 6 #Japan2026
Moved away from Tokio, sleeping in Toyama. Castle, fried shrimp, baseball jersey, buses, a castle. I'm tired. Lots of moving today.
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#News #F1 #Japan2026 #GMT
DO not forget the hour changes this weekend on Saturday at 1am it becomes 2am
Sexta-feira (27 março)
Treino Livre 1: 02h30 – 03h30
Treino Livre 2: 06h00 – 07h00
Sábado (28 março)
Treino Livre 3: 02h30 – 03h30
Qualificação: 06h00 -07h00
Domingo (29 março)
Corrida […]
Map of Japan
I'm a fool 🤡 I thought that arriving early at Tokyo Station would allow me to board an early bullet train to Toyama 🚄
The 2 first trains were reserved seats only, which were full ❌
Now I'm on the third train, non-reserved seat and it takes longer 🥲
Anyway […]
[Original post on ricard.social]
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Day 5 - #Japan2026
Hot springs and too many trains but good food.
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Baumkuchen pastry
Riding a "superexpress" bullet train this early morning out of Tokyo to an onsen town.
I don't know but superexpress sounds awesome
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Day 4 #Japan2026
Mount Fuji, Shizuoka, Ginza, Akihabara and lots of food.
I couldn't find everything I was looking for today, including a full picture of the elusive Mount Fuji
More on the blog post:
🔗 https://www.quicoto.com/dia-4-viaje-a-japon-2026/
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Day 3 #Japan
Today I went to Utsunomiya and Nikko. Trains, nature and gyoza.
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Overzicht tijden Grand Prix van Japan 2026, opletten geblazen met zomertijd! #Formule1 #GrandPrix #Japan2026 #MaxVerstappen #KimiAntonelli
Plate with dumplings
It seems today is about food. How surprising.
Gyoza in Utsunomiya Station for 3.5€
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Bullet train ticket
Monday morning in Tokyo station is a challenge 😵💫
Taking the first bullet train of the trip 🚄
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Day 2 #Japan2026
All the photos from today landing in the Japanese capital! 📸
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Bus ticket
Landed in Tokyo, I've withdrawn some Japanese yen and found my way to the bus to Tokyo Station 🚍
Looking forward to dropping my bag at the hotel and exploring the surrounding area.
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Airport gate waiting area
Security at Incheon Airport took less than 5 minutes.
Amazing efficiency 🤩
Next stop: Tokyo 🇯🇵
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