Category: World Cruise
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UWC Day 128 – Osaka, Japan – A Leisurely Day Wandering Around Osaka
The Kansai region is one of my favorite parts of Japan, so naturally with a full day here, I set out to just wander the city. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc128 Osaka Castle Park Decided to go with Andrew and Alé to Osaka Castle for a bit before heading out and about. Thought about potentially heading to…
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UWC Day 127 – Shimizu, Japan – Rejoining the Ship and Mt. Fuji
A sleep deprived, but beautiful day looking for Mt. Fuji. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc127 Rejoining the Ship Didn’t wake up, since I was already awake, but got to the private shuttle right at 5am and got in for our 3 hour transfer. I proceeded to promptly pass right out in the cat. We got to Shimizu…
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UWC Day 126 – Tokyo, Japan – Last Day at Disney with Round 2 of Disneysea
Disneysea Round 2 and a full day exploring Tokyo Disney resort areas. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc126 Lotso Garden Cafe Last meal at the Garden Cafe. Lotso’s came out to enjoy their environment and get a meal. Truly a special experience to be in the Toy Story hotel with Lotsos. Disneysea Entry Plaza Little different on round…
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UWC Day 125 – Tokyo, Japan – Fun Day at Tokyo Disneyland
Great, full day at Tokyo Disneyland with Nate and mom. Hot day, but a really fun day. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc125 Lotso Garden Breakfast Started with breakfast that was included in our package. Saw a super cute Lotso lying on the table (assuming someone came back to claim him, or else….). Tokyo Disneyland Entrance Plaza We…
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UWC Day 124 – Tokyo, Japan – Day 1 of Tokyo Disneysea
Traveled to Tokyo Disney Report and had day 1 of our Tokyo Disney trip. Really cool to share this with Nate and mom this time around. First time at the Toy Story Hotel and I’m loving every minute of it. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc124 Plaza Headed out in the morning and took an Uber over to…
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UWC Day 123 – Tokyo, Japan – Full Day Around Tokyo including an Impromptu Photoshoot
Turned my extra day in Tokyo into a full day galavanting around Tokyo. Booked a impromptu photoshoot with a photographer on AirBnB who would show me around and I could get all the best views as well. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc123 Tokyo Skytree Checked out of the town, and was heading into town, and got distracted…
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UWC Day 122 – Tokyo, Japan – Unexpected Extra Day in Tokyo and Teddy Bear Hotpot
Unplanned day in Tokyo which turned into a chill day wandering around Tokyo, while abandoning plans to go to Nagasaki and Kagoshima with the ship. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc122 Haneda Airport Viewing Deck Woke up and headed out to the Viewing Deck to watch planes for a bit and enjoy the morning. Change in Plans Got…
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UWC Day 121 – Takamatsu, Japan – Last Half Day Spent in Takamatsu before Transit to Tokyo
Traveled from Tokushika to Takamatsu for a half day before heading to Airport for to get back to ship. Found out on the way that Royal screwed up the trip authorizations again and I had to make more last minute changes to the itinerary. Beautiful day in Takamatsu nonetheless. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc121 Train to Takamatsu…
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UWC Day 120 – Tokushima, Japan – Half Day at Ryōzen-Ji Temple and Ōasahiko Shrine
A half day visiting ryōzen-ji temple and ōasahiko shrine along the 88 temple shikoku pilgrimage framed all day by cherry blossoms before they get knocked down by the pouring rain. Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc120 Supplies for the Day Stopped first at the grocery store for some food for a picnic later for lunch. Lots of fun…
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UWC Day 119 – Tokushima, Japan – Day Around Town and Puppet Theatre
Lovely Sunday exploring different sides of Tokushima including church, river cruise and traditional puppet theatre. Just a really nice relaxing and refreshing day! Photo Gallery: https://pics.mattichan.com/-uwc119 Church Started the morning at church with Marty meeting his new community. Really nice to be able to be at a service even with limited understanding of what they…
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