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Day 21: @sngo1982 was upset with false ads of illuminations and not all franchise shops had the same products. Meanwhile, I had takoyaki in cheese sauce, autumn season sweets, came across #Japanese yokai 妖怪 artwork displays. 昔昔! 哈哈。Plus, a tonkatsu set for dinner. #OSAKA

Day 20: (6 November 2026). @sngo1982 and I for the 1st time, ventured into Hirakata Park via Keihan line. The rides were for kids. BYO coins. The Terrifying Labyrinth: The Awakening of the Supernatural (戦慄迷宮：怪異覚醒) - XR horror EXP was FUN! hit n miss. #Japan

Day 19: @sngo1982 and I have continued to explore areas around Kyoto via the Keihan and Kintetsu (private) lines. Trains were packed as JR ones. Southwest of Kyoto train station were modern shops. We ate our way thru Kyoto to Umeda, matcha parfait to hot Dorian dishes. #Japan

Day 18: (4 November 2026) We spent most of the day doing train transfers. Luckily we scored 2 big coin lockers. There was no luggage storage service. #Shinagawa train station has plenty of delicious ekiben, snacks, and sweets. I cannot resist rice crackers! #Japan #ramen

Day 17: (3 November 2026) Qpot Cafe in Canter Center, JR Yurakucho near Ginza. @sngo1982 and I had cake and a parfait. The Mipig Cafe on foot was far from JR Meguro. Pigs were not micro-sized. Nonetheless cute. I got to hug many. Matcha dessert in Takashimaya #Shinjuku #Japan

Day 16: (2 November 2026) @sngo1982 and I enjoyed the Capybara Neko Cafe in #Kichijoji Lunch at Dior’s Bamboo Pavillon in #Shibuya (🌧️). The Pokemon Centre in Shibuya - popular! Godzilla’s eyes light up red! The kawaii night market on rooftop of Miyashita Park - drenched. #Japan

Day 15: Nagano was sunny and lovely when @sngo1982 and I left it for Ikebukuro. The one of the many busy train stations with hidden lifts. Yakitori dinner was better. I got to pour matcha into my beer. It made the beer froth up! Lol. #Tokyo #Japan

Day 14: #Karuizawa station, bus to “Hoshino Onsen Tombo no Yu”, Harunire Terrace = popular. @sngo1982 and I designed our own rings at the Glinta. Soba at せきれい橋川上庵. #nomnomnom Jelly sake had some gold flakes! #Halloween lights at Karuizawa Prince Shopping Plaza. #Japan

Day 13: @sngo1982 and I visited Zenkoji Temple. Huge site! Sampled food as we approached the gate - oishii! Great views from the gate. Dark underground passageway (main hall) - tests patience. We gently pushed a turntable (Kyouzou). The combination ticket - best. #Nagano #Japan

Day 12: Staff at the #Yudanaka train station were friendly but they pressed the machine to issue 1 too many tickets, when u only need 2 not 3. Bye to the monkey-branded town and off to the city, Nagano.@sngo1982 already dislikes the budget dated city hotels, and bars. #Japan

Day 11: @sngo1982 and I took the free shuttle bus (via Info Center) to Mt Ryoo ropeway. The Sora Terrace was covered in snow. Frozen fauna. The sun shone on Sekai Heiwa Seikanzeon Bosatsu (World Peace Kannon Statue). Then back to 24/7 pudding hut and foot bath. #Yamanochi #Japan

Day 10: Oooh. After 40 mins of winding pathway in mud to the gate with @sngo1982. We saw unholy cuteness and wild animals in action at the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park. Coming back down we ate fresh apple soft serve then monkey cookies with matcha dessert set. #Yudanaka #Japan

Day 9: shipshape @sngo1982 and I were off to #Nagano for lunch and transfer to #Yudanaka. Nothing but simple pleasures. View of misty mountains. Foot bath by the train station. 24/7 dessert bar (self-serviced - cash only - exact amount required). Matcha pudding. #Japan

Day 8: It rained all day in #Kanazawa. @sngo1982 and I ate at Omicho Market (seafood!). Kanazawa Castle Park was HUGE! Hirosaka 21st Century Museum of Art - closed exhibits. Higashi Chaya district - great local produce. Gold sprinkle on my matcha warabi mochi - Yes pls! #Japan

Day 7 (24 October 2026). @sngo1982 and I zoom’ed to Himi. Passed Amaharashi rock. Sighted warning of bears. Saw 0. Manga Rd dotted with characters from Fujiko Fujio. A must-see was the automation clock. Visited Takaoka daibutsu >> Aeon Mall in Shin-Takaoka. #Japan

Day 6: JR #Fukui train stn has great seafood snacks. Premium too! The Fukui Prefecture Dinosaur Museum (#Katsuyama) was most accommodating, staff helped @sngo1982 and I with tickets and table allocation at the restaurant. There were animatronics! #Japan

Day 5: a sleepy-train ride for us today. @sngo1982 and I have made it to #Kanazawa relatively smoothly. So much food and snacks to eat here! Plenty of seating space. Great for waiting on mates to arrive at the train station. Kawaii mascot btw! #Ishikawa #Japan

Day 4: @sngo1982 and I munched on crab meat. Snuck in a #Halloween dessert at Rex Cafe near Universal City Stn. Then u/gnd Mos Burger for dinner in #Tennoji. Finished w #Osaka City Museum of Fine Arts’s Illumination session. Wow. #Kansai #FTW #Japan

Day 3 (20 October 2026): the animals were most loveable and adorable. I got the chance to see a group of Capybara follow a leader to the human-only gate. Oof. They are knowledgeable. @sngo1982 and I had a great laugh. Off to Umeda for retail therapy. #KOBE #Japan

Day 2: @sngo1982 and I had our fill of matcha goodies in Kyoto. High-end brands have taken over Isetan. Meanwhile,the poke stops with poke lids art work only give 1 gift per spin. Sleuth! Many were in bug-infested locations. Otherwise, good walks. #Kyoto #Japan