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Why Our FIRST 24 Hours In Tokyo Japan Was Complete CULTURE SHOCK

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👁️ 61K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 36:14

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The creators document their first twenty-four hours in Tokyo, navigating the city despite windy and rainy weather. Their journey begins with a visit to a convenience store for breakfast before they attempt to navigate the Japanese train system using IC cards. They observe local customs, such as the use of umbrella plastic covers and the quiet atmosphere on public transit. The trip includes a visit to the fish market area, where they sample street food, sake, and seafood soup. They also explore the fashion district and visit Senso-ji, Tokyo's oldest temple, where they participate in traditional activities like drawing fortunes. Later, they visit the anime district to browse various collectibles and figurines. The day concludes with a visit to the Shibuya Sky observatory to view the city lights at night. Throughout the experience, the creators highlight the high volume of walking required to explore the city, noting that they both reached nearly twenty thousand steps by the end of their first day.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I think cruising has ruined that for us so we don't because we don't ever buy souvenirs on cruises anymore

I'm so excited about this oh my gosh that looks so good yeah look at that it's all fruit and whipped cream and bread

It was so worth it though because it was just such an incredible day and we got to see a lot and just everything kind of exceeded my expectations

Creator's Tips & Advice

Make sure you have a coin purse to hold all your coins in Japan
Walk on the left side in Japan instead of the right side
Use clear umbrellas to see people and not bump into them in the rain

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Navigating Tokyo's trains for the first timeUse IC cards or Su cards for easy tap-and-go payment on trains and vending machines
Finding trash cans in TokyoCarry your own trash as there are few public trash cans in Tokyo

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to experience Tokyo for the first time?
QHow do you navigate Tokyo's trains and public transportation?
QWhat are some must-see attractions in Tokyo?

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