6am at San Jose, CA airport lobby waiting for flight to Tokyo, Japan. Gotta go early before government shut down crowds clog up TSA lines. #travel #airport #SanJoseAirport

Flew #ZipAir airline for 1st time to Japan 3/16/26. The in flight saltine crackers & chicken teriyaki were splendid. But they only give 1 meal for their flights despite long flight. Unfortunately their advertised free wifi was busted & no screens in seats so the 10+ hour flight

3/17/26 flew all night & landed 1st time in Tokyo. Appreciate the the super mario decor & train station built into airport. ZipAir airline & Japan immigration both use this QR code system to process people, glad to save paper but makes me paranoid what happens if battery dies

Riding Narita Express train in Japan from airport to Shinjuku

On plane before landing get handed immigration form to fill out, can skip if do online before trip they email you QR code can scan on arrival. Japan airport trains are very convenient with lots of signs in English.

Tokyo hotels even have news papers for guests in English :o Headlines: War in Iran, & Japan court rules against women seeking voluntary sterilization from having future kids. #travel #japan #news #Iran

Japan McDonald's has chicken teriyaki sandwich, when get to go order your drinks also get their own bag :o The city sure is compact, had 1 of those narrow doorways like a private residence in city but has customers walk up to 3rd floor to get to the actual #McDonald's. #travel

Was fortunate to land in Tokyo just in time with only half hour wait for next #NaritaExpress #train to Shinjuku ward. As train arrives the safety barrier ropes raise. The tickets at station accept both cash & credit cards #travel #Japan

3/17/26 Toured top of #skyscraper #ShibuyaSky overlooking Tokyo. Can see the colorful unique radio towers around Tokyo skyline. Timed admission tickets are needed & they do sell out. The elevator & halls leading to roof has bunch of fancy light effects. #travel #Japan

Bus tour walking up hill to see shrine paused at railroad crossing for rest of group to catch up. Fun seeing the #trains decorated with anime cartoons :) #travel #Japan

Nice having buffet choices in hotel on Japan trip.

Japan #VIPTour group took us on 400 step or meter hike up many stone stairs hill across from #MtFuji to see a #shrine. (Had caution ⚠️ signs about native bears & monkeys but must be away for the season) Went to this area during March 2026, there's multiple visitor #travel #Japan

3/18/26 #VIPTour beef w/crab lunch at nearby restaurant & sightseeing around lakes near #MtFuji. FYI The restaurant does require taking shoes off but they give you slippers to wear while there. #travel #Japan

3/18/26 #VIPTour group took us on walking tour of an ancient Japanese #village near #MtFuji, only 1 original house remains (with paino) the rest of village was destroyed by typhoon & reconstructed later. Electric fences protect the mulberry bushes from wildlife. #travel #Japan

3/18/26 Exploring Shinjuku part of Tokyo. #travel #Japan

3/18/26 exploring more of Shinjuku ward of Tokyo. #Travel #Japan

3/19/26 after 4 hour line rode #JourneyToTheCenterOfTheEarth at #DisneySea. Very dark my camera could barely see the cue line, but lots of steam punk Jules Verne mining sci fi decor, elevator portion, science exhibits, etc. Ride starts slow then goes fast #travel #Japan #Disney

3/19/26 Explored #DisneySea in Japan. It's unique being a theme park licensed to use brand but not owned by Disney. Variety of European port themed areas, castle Leonardo da Vinci theme area, Jules Verne themed volcano area, & additional lands out of sight. #travel #Japan

3/19/26 rode #20ThousandLeaguesUnderTheSea ride at #DisneySea. The Jules Verne steam punk decor was very cool, just like the #Disney movie. They have these 6 person mini submarines too dark for camera to see you board you can control search light what it points at #travel #Japan

3/19/26 rode the monorail from #DisneySea to #TokyoDisneyland. It's similar to Disney world in that it also stops at a couple #Disney hotels along route. Pro: Much fancier than Disneyland CA monorail this 1 has TV screens on board about next stop Con: have to pay #travel #Japan