The Last Samurai, Tokyo and Sapporo

[rbjhan]

I should have but being a daytime flight I only wanted a couple of hours.
The mattress is probably offered on QF as well.
I don't like being a pest at the best of times so maybe I just rolled with the punches.
When you only need a couple of hours, it seems excessive to ask for a mattress, although both airlines would have happily provided. And then you have to ask for it to be removed once you wake up.
Good to know for next time though.

Perfectly okay to DIY if you don't want to ask. It's in the bin above!
As you can guess I'm quite familiar with JAL...

 

[Justinf]

Perfectly okay to DIY if you don't want to ask. It's in the bin above!
As you can guess I'm quite familiar with JAL...

I did kinda guessed that.
I'm not.
It definitely wasn't in the overhead bin as I checked them.
Doesn't matter.
It was perfectly fine for a short nap.

 

[rbjhan]

I did kinda guessed that.
I'm not.
It definitely wasn't in the overhead bin as I checked them.
Doesn't matter.
It was perfectly fine for a short nap.

Hmm interesting. I've DIYed a few times....
Maybe day time flights are different.

 

[Justinf]

Hmm interesting.
I've DIYed a few times....

I'm a man. I don't multitask well.
Fitting a mattress while battling white wine is way too much to ask.

 

[jukebox333]

Really enjoyed reading your report Justin - thanks for taking the time to post.

 

[cjd600]

Cheers @Justinf , another cracker, great trip and a great read as usual.
Have been eagerly waiting for your next USA visit...meaning the contigious states...but will look forward to Hawaii now

 

[NoName]

Thanks for another great trip report @Justinf ! Looking forward to the next one!

 

[rginoz]

Thanks justinf for your very entertaining TR. You are obviously much more adventurous with the Japanese foods than I am, but I've never gone hungry there, thanks sometimes to the Lawson, 7/11 and Family Mart stores.

 

[RooFlyer]

Yes, I know I travel differently to others. I make no apologies for it.

Jeez I wish I traveled more like you sometimes. My trips tend to be very pedestrian!

I've even gutto-ed out of my planned visit in a few weeks (end of a RTW) because of my worry about the virus (or more particularly, possible later travel bans etc).

 

[LadyC]

Thanks for the TR. Japan is a fascinating country and you have reminded me that I should visit again.

 

[drron]

Once again a really enjoyable TR.Nothing wrong with your style of traveling as you do get to know the people.And the Japanese really are friendly underneath their sometimes private exterior.
Looking forward to your next adventure.

 

[Stewey]

Japanese pub crawl tour with an occasional Onsen and curry soup !!

You got it

 

[Stewey]

So to sum up my trip.
Yes, I know I travel differently to others. I make no apologies for it.
I am who I am.
The culture and people in Japan are what I took away the most.
Unfailingly polite and respectful.
Everyone dresses immaculately and even the homeless in Shinjuku arrange their stuff as neatly as can be.
The food is amazing. We all know that.
Once the language barrier is broken (thank goodness for Google translate), the Japanese are wonderful people who take pride in making sure visitors enjoy their country.
There were a few things I didn't do that I planned on, such as a trip to the lakes for Mt Fuji, but I couldn't help being sick in Tokyo.
Overall it was a wonderful experience and I would absolutely love to go back.
Next trip - Hawaii in August.
Until then.
Happy travels.

EDIT: on my trip, a lot of people asked me if I was worried about coronavirus.
I said 'no'.
But almost everyone I spoke to asked me about the Australian bushfires.
The concern was genuine and when I confirmed the magnitude, the grief was equally as genuine.

You travel very similar to me my friend and I thoroughly enjoyed your TR and I'm seriously thinking of heading to Sapporo next Jan or Feb myself

 

[Black Duck]

Such a great read thank you. I had been wondering about the green croc in some of the pics until you explained.