🇯🇵 My First Trip to Tokyo –

🇯🇵 My First Trip to Tokyo – A Journey of Discovery 🌸

Tokyo — dazzling yet disciplined.
My first visit was filled with excitement, small challenges, and countless moments of wonder.

🏙️ Everyday Etiquette & Culture

In Tokyo, every small gesture matters.
No walking while using your phone, no loud talking in public, and yes — you take your own trash home because public bins are rare! ♻️
Now I understand why Japan feels so clean and orderly — recycling isn’t just a rule here, it’s a lifestyle.

People are polite, though not always perfectly so. Some shopkeepers were distant, others incredibly kind. But when I once offered a small tip — uncommon in Japan — their faces instantly brightened. A bow, a smile, and I was treated like royalty. 👑

🚇 Getting Around

Tokyo’s metro system is one of the best in the world — spotless, efficient, and punctual.
At first, all the lines and transfers were confusing (even Google Maps struggled 😂), but once you figure it out, it’s a traveler’s dream.

And those “sardine-packed” trains from the movies? Not always true! Many rides were surprisingly comfortable.

✨ City Highlights

Shibuya Crossing — when the lights turn green, thousands move in perfect rhythm. I felt like the main character in Resident Evil — surrounded by people crossing in every direction 🧟♀️💥

Shimbashi — tried the famous Ichiran Ramen 🍜. Fun experience, but the food didn’t quite live up to the hype.

Akihabara — heaven for anime fans and tech lovers. I even found my favorite Ultraman figures (except the one I wanted 😅).

Harajuku — Tokyo’s playful heart 💖. Trendy boutiques and animal cafés where you can sip coffee beside cats or owls 🐱☕

🌋 A Breath of Nature in Hakone

A short trip from Tokyo, Hakone offered peace, mountains, and hot springs.
Mist over Lake Ashi, the red torii gate of Hakone Shrine, the sulfuric air of Owakudani Valley — and the famous black eggs said to add seven years to your life… so I ate two! 🥚😋
Tokyo is a city of contrasts — energy and order, tradition and technology.
Seven days here taught me not just to see, but to observe.
Japan doesn’t just welcome you — it quietly changes you. 🇯🇵✨
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