the last time i came to Shibuya to visit Hachiko, there was a long line of tourists waiting to take a photo with him. this time, i was the only tourist. haha. even at the Shibuya crossing, there was hardly any people. i think i like Japan without the tourists…
there are some pretty cool bars hidden off the side streets. there are no signs outside or no social media. it’s almost like a members only bar so if you don’t know anyone, you won’t get in. this is deep Tokyo…
traveling with a big suitcase and surfboards is tricky. you have to time it right because of you during rush hour, there is no way you’re getting on any train. so i always travel mid-day…
if you’re coming to Japan with surfboards, i recommend flying on ANA. it’s free both ways. if you choose Hawaiian Air, United, or JAL, expect to pay an extra $300-$400 for the round trip just for your surfboards. so yes, do your research…
