Day Fourteen - My last day in Japan... supposedly.

I went shopping around Shinjuku for 5 hours for the "last time". I really enjoyed myself then. I had a huge bowl of udon for $3 right before the lunch rush and I sat on a bench and people-watched for a good portion of my time.

After going back to the hotel (and making a bunch of really bad lipsyncing videos) I packed up everything and hauled my butt across the metropolis from Shinjuku to Tokyo station. I took the Narita Express to the airport, checked in my luggage, and waited at the gate.

Because I'm on standby and the seats were fully booked, I did not make the flight and was escorted back downstairs to get my baggage. I had no plans for the night as I expected to get on a plane, therefore had no accomodation and food.

I had 300 yen left in my pocket and $7 CAD on my credit card. I had already paid it off, but it takes 3-5 business days for the transaction.

After dragging all my luggage across the town of Narita for half an hour I found a Comfort Inn. I stayed there for 2 hours (mostly trying to buy time so I would spend less time outside) talking to my dad and anyone else on my phone list. We thought up a bunch of plans but none of them seemed to work. All the hotels and hostels were fully booked. I was semi-prepared to sleep outside or at the McDonalds, but I had too much pride to even enter the McDonalds, so right when I took my things and left, the manager of the Comfort Inn gave me a map with a drawing on it. It showed where to go, there was a hostel 10 minutes away that had room.

I thanked them graciously (giving them each a postcard of Vancouver) and took all my stuff and left. It turned out to be less than 10 minutes. I think they told me it was 10 minutes so that it'd seem like less when I actually got there.

The place was pretty nice. The clip you see of me walking across the floor is actually how I had to walk to keep my open wounds from touching the floor.

I used this song because missing this flight really was my fault. My dad warned me that I couldn't make it back if I didn't try for the 5th. But, in the end I learned more in my final days in Japan, than I learned throughout the whole trip.

Best Mistake I've Ever Made - Joanna Wang

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[JFKenji]

What do you think about Tokyo?

Did you enjoy your trip?

Do you want to go back there one day?

[japandamanda]

I liked Tokyo a lot! I'm actually already planning next year's trip! I like kyoto a bit more than Tokyo, but that's just me. Busy is good sometimes but I like smaller areas too.

[jennjenn345]

oh never mind

[japandamanda]

Haha you're so cute

[KawaiiSakura246]

what hotel did you stay at? and how much did it cost a night? I've been searching for so long and I can't seem to make a decision..one guy said he paid $50 a night at a comfort in, but I can't find it.

[darrenurfriend]

Nice video!

[Evilhamster13]

of course!

every minute that i'll be there will be a video XD

even when i eat....

maybe not that..but YEAH!!

[japandamanda]

ahahaha I just realized you guys had this little conversation on my video! How pleasant!

I'm excited for you hamster... you'll have so much fun. Make sure to make some videos!!!!

[Evilhamster13]

oh hell yeah!!

i cant wait to shop!!

[artificialheartbeat]

Aww, you'll be long gone when I get there. ^^

:P

Do you plan on shopping until you can't buy anymore?? XD

[Evilhamster13]

ill be going in April, for about 2 weeks.

ooo, i want to try ramen!!!

bean buns......

oooooooooooooo..

mm...

[artificialheartbeat]

Ohh, that's even better!

=3

What months will you be there? We might be there at the same time. xD

Japan has the BEST food, ramen is SO good and bean buns are like heaven in the form of food. =]

[Evilhamster13]

nah, ill be going on vacation XD

so school :P

do they have good food over there?

XD

[artificialheartbeat]

Oh, I was just curious if you were going to the Kudan school in Japan?

I'll be going in a few months too. :P