Japan Travel Log

July 4 - Day of Arrival

• Took in the 360° skyline from Tokyo Skytree, recognised as the tallest freestanding broadcasting tower in the world.
• Spent the afternoon battling vintage and modern arcade games in Akihabara’s neon-lit game centres, right in the heart of Tokyo’s famed “Electric Town”.

July 5 - New Planets!

• Experienced teamLab Planets’ barefoot digital art in Toyosu.
• Strolled the Imperial Palace East Gardens.
• Hand-made seasonal wagashi sweets and tasted them with ceremonial matcha.

July 6 - Exploring Mount Fuji

• Explored Oshino Hakkai’s eight crystal-clear ponds, fed by Mt Fuji snow-melt.
• Took in amazing views of Mt Fuji from Lake Kawaguchiko, the most popular of the Fuji Five Lakes just north of Fujiyoshida.

July 7 - Business & Blessings

• Toured Dan’s company headquarters in Tokyo—thanks for the invitation!
• Enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere among the tall cedar trees at Meiji Jingu Shrine.

July 8 - Amazing Green!

• Strolled through Hamarikyu Gardens’ tidal ponds.
• Visited Senso‑ji Temple’s iconic Kaminarimon gate.
• Wandered over the warm avenues of Ueno Park.
• Explored the Tokyo National Museum’s samurai armor collection.
• Relaxed in the wonderful Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden.

July 9 - Miau 😼

• Visited Gōtokuji Temple-Tokyo's 'Lucky Cat' temple.
• Played with some cats in a cat cafe while enjoying a drink.
• Enjoyed Tokyo's nightlife in Shinjuku.

July 10 - Scroll, Stroll, Soak—Repeat

• Lost myself in the dreamscape of teamPlanet Borderless.
• Wandered the maple-lined paths of Koishikawa Korakuen Garden.
• Relaxed in a traditional japanese Onsen.