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Writing this from the “Super Hakucho Limited Express 9” train. Probably about an hour out from the Seikan Tunnel, a 54km tunnel that goes 240m below sea level. Last time I was in Tokyo I was fortunate enough / smart enough to never have to ride the Tokyo trains during peak times... this time I've been caught twice, and trust me when I say the stories are all true. Once you get on you'll be pushed up against each other, sometimes rather forcefully I might add. It's tight enough that if someone picked my pocket not only would I be unable to act, but unable to turn around and see who was doing it. There's no personal space bubble whatsoever... I don't recommend it.
I left Tokyo this morning at 9am, and won't be arriving in Sapporo until about 7pm. Then I get the joy of trying to find the Youth Hostel there. Sapporo is Japans largest city on the island of Hokkaido, and is a good hub to check out the rest of the island from. Going to be taking a day trip as well to Otaru, the self-styled “Venice of Japan” while up here to check out the
Tokyo Government Offices
Those two towers house the city officials... just a TAD bigger then city hall back home.
Took a short video showing the speed of the Shinkansen, pretty impressive.
That's it for now, back to sightseeing...
Big House
Got a kick out of that sign the last time I was here... when I think big house I think Jail... they think of it as... a big house.
Morioka
View of Morioka on the train ride going past it. Nice little city, will be staying in a capsule hotel here on the way back.
Always something in the way
It:s almost impossible to take a picture here without some sort of man made structure in the way, shame.
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September 18th 2008 - Sharon: fast fast fast
Hey there,
Liked the video of the train. Gives a good sense of how fast you were going. I hope Sapporo is fun!
Also liked the ryokan info and pics. Looks so cozy and relaxing.
Here's hoping you remain un-crushed for the rest of your trip.
-Sharon
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