This morning took the train to Kyoto. On the way you can see Mount Fuji in the distance completely white. Hard to take pics as too many telegraph poles and buildings get in the way. Got a one day bus pass at Kyoto for $6, another good tip I was given. Tried to find the capsule hotel and had to ask passers by again. Once there they start your 17h from when you check in and since it was only 11am they said I would have to check out at 5am so i just left my bag in t...

The husslers were out in full force in Shinjuku last nite, mostly african, trying to get me to goto a "titty show". One lady grabbed my coat and started to ask me for a massage, while other guys would walk with me and not leave me alone. Had to watch my wallet and get away.The internet cafe is cool. Just found out they offer you free soft drinks and ice cream cones. Also people can rent private cubicles where they can watch dvd movies or sleep. I heard couples us...

The husslers were out in full force in Shinjuku last nite, mostly african, trying to get me to goto a "titty show". One lady grabbed my coat and started to ask me for a massage, while other guys would walk with me and not leave me alone. Had to watch my wallet and get away. The internet cafe is cool. Just found out they offer you free soft drinks and ice cream cones. Also people can rent private cubicles where they can watch dvd movies or sleep. I heard couples u...

Sleeping in the capsule was ok. It wasnt too noisy as its not busy season so most of them were empty. You just have a roll down blind so can still hear noises and get light from the hallways. Showers in the morning had no stalls or cubicles, you just sit on a stool and its completely public so a line of guys all showering. Ok as nobody knows me there. Dried off in the sauna room. Also there is a communal hot tub which I'll use tonite.Everything is provided, even ...

Sleeping in the capsule was ok. It wasnt too noisy as its not busy season so most of them were empty. You just have a roll down blind so can still hear noises and get light from the hallways. Showers in the morning had no stalls or cubicles, you just sit on a stool and its completely public so a line of guys all showering. Ok as nobody knows me there. Dried off in the sauna room. Also there is a communal hot tub which I'll use tonite. Everything is provided, even...