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  1. Discovering Yokohama: Last Day Adventures in Japan

    Before returning to the Haneda Airport for a flight home, I visited Yokohama for the first time.

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    The red brick facade of Aka-Renga Soko in Yokohama, Japan.
  2. Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo, Japan

    Visiting the Yushukan Museum and the Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo, Japan.

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    A mannequin of Dumbledore from Harry Potter rests a hand on a wood desk.
  3. Pirate Ships and Black Eggs in Hakone, Japan

    From trains to pirate ships, I traveled to Hakone, Japan to eat black eggs in Owakudani.

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    The volcanic valley of Owakudani with columns of steam.
  4. A Short Day at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Japan

    My short day at Fuji-Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, Japan, shortened by heavy rain and thunder.

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    Wide view of Eejanaika, a rollercoaster at Fuji-Q Highland, with two people walking in foreground
  5. Hiking Mount Takao in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan

    Traveling to and hiking Mount Takao, in Hachiōji, Tokyo, Japan.

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  6. Back to Japan, Again

    Traveling back to Tokyo, Japan in 2023.

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    Haneda Airport Terminal 3 sign
  7. Shimokitazawa and Leaving Japan

    For the final day in Japan, I visited Shimokiatazawa before returning to Akihabara to shop.

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    A sign that says Shimokitazawa.
  8. Back to Shinjuku

    Five years later, I returned to Shinjuku to re-visit TOHO Cinemas and to have a drink at the Park Hyatt Tokyo's bar.

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    Entrance to Shinjuku Station.
  9. Adventure to Kamakura

    On my third day back in Japan, I visited a seaside city called Kamakura.

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    A wide view of Kamakura, Japan.
  10. Back to Shibuya

    I returned to Shibuya, a special ward in Tokyo, Japan.

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    Cityscape of Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan.
  11. A Day in Akihabara

    My first full day back in Akihabara, in the Chiyoda ward of Tokyo, Japan.

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    Buildings in Akihabara.
  12. Back to Tokyo, Japan

    Traveling back to Tokyo, Japan in 2022.

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    A Japan Airlines Boeing 787 at Chicago O'Hare.
  13. First Day in Bucharest

    My first full day in Bucharest, Romania. A day of goulash, walking and more walking.

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    Landscape view of the Palace of the Parliament in Bucharest, Romania.
  14. Traveling to Bucharest, Romania

    Getting into Bucharest, Romania.

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    A Saudia Airlines 777 at the Heathrow Airport.
  15. Night Before Romania

    The night before my trip to Romania.

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  16. First Day in Osaka, Japan

    Jacob Proffer's time in the area of Dōtonbori.

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    A view of the canal in Osaka's Dōtonbori.
  17. Traveling to Osaka, Japan

    Back in Japan.

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    A Japan Airlines Boeing 787-9 at the Narita airport.
  18. Notes Before a Second Trip to Japan

    The night before my 2019 trip to Japan.

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  19. Climbing a Fjord in Norway

    Hiking up the Åkrafjorden.

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    A view of a ferry near the shoreline of Tørvikbygd.
  20. Hiking in the Aurlandsdalen Valley

    First full day in Norway, exploring Tvindefossen, Aurlandsdalen and Nærøyfjord.

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    A cabin near the waterfall called Tvindefossen.
  21. First Time in Bergen, Norway

    Traveling to Norway and exploring Bergen.

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    Four men walking in Bergen, Norway.
  22. Night Before Norway

    The night before my trip to Norway.

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    Distant mountains viewed from inside a car.
  23. Leaving Iceland

    Flying out of Iceland.

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    Man standing next to a car in Iceland.
  24. A Lazy Day in Iceland

    Without a plan, Myles and I ventured around Iceland before visiting a movie theater.

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    Mountain range near Blafjallavegur.
  25. Wet and Miserable in Iceland

    Myles and I decided to hike around Glymur in a rain storm.

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    Hotsprings inside of the Reykjadalur valley.
  26. Hiking Around Skaftafell in Iceland

    After a long drive from Reykjavik, Myles and I hiked around Skaftafell.

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    A panoramic view of a distant glacier near Skaftafell.
  27. Travel in the Northeast of Iceland

    Myles and I traveled to Þingvellir and Gullfoss in Iceland

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    Panoramic view of distant hills from Þingvellir.
  28. A Well Planned Day in Iceland

    On the second day in Iceland, I traveled to Seljalandsfoss, Skógafoss and visited the Black Beach.

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    A man sitting atop a hill near Reynisfjara.
  29. Arriving in Iceland

    I flew into Keflavik Iceland and met up with my friend Myles before we traveled to Reykjavik together.

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    A panoramic view of Grindavík from a hilltop.
  30. Night Before Iceland

    The night before my trip to Iceland.

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    A man in a car in Iceland.
  31. Leaving Tokyo, Japan

    Leaving Tokyo, Japan.

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    A view of the tarmac at the Narita airport.
  32. A Visit to Ikebukuro

    Jacob Proffer's time in Ikebukuro and Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan.

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    Signage for maid cafes in an alley in Akihabara.
  33. A Full Day in Shibuya

    Jacob Proffer's time in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

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    The Shibuya Crossing, a famous crosswalk.
  34. First Time in Akihabara

    Jacob Proffer's time in Akihabara.

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    A drug store in Akihabara in Central Tokyo.
  35. A Day in Shinjuku

    Jacob Proffer's time in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

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    City skyline of Shinjuku during sunrise.
  36. Traveling From Narita to Shinjuku

    Jacob Proffer's time in Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan.

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    A sign for Kabukicho in Shinjuku Station.
  37. Leaving the Narita Airport

    Immigration and the train ride to Tokyo, Japan.

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    Coin lockers in Shinjuku Station.
  38. First Flight to Tokyo, Japan

    Getting to Tokyo, Japan.

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    An American Airlines Boeing 787 aircraft.
  39. Night Before Japan

    The night before leaving for Tokyo, Japan.

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    Woman with a rolling suitcase in the Narita airport.