A person documents their spontaneous adventure to Japan for authentic sushi, detailing the journey from Milan to Tokyo, including flight details, experiences with local technology and culture, and the highlight of enjoying various types of sushi at a renowned restaurant. The trip is characterized by its quick turnaround, lasting only a day in Japan, but is deemed worthwhile for the unique experience.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The speaker traveled from Milan to Tokyo, Japan.
2. The trip was made on Sunday, December 4th, and the speaker returned on Tuesday.
3. The speaker flew with Lufthansa and returned with Turkish Airlines.
4. The speaker's flight from Milan to Tokyo was 32 hours long.
5. The speaker arrived in Tokyo at 8:43 am.
6. The speaker met up with a friend named Tommaso in Tokyo.
7. The speaker visited the Shibuya intersection, which is famous in Japan.
8. The speaker ate at a sushi restaurant called Sushi Zammai.
9. The speaker tried different types of sushi, including bluefin tuna and eel.
10. The speaker visited the Shinjuku district in Tokyo.
11. The speaker saw a giant Gundam statue in Tokyo.
12. The speaker took a photo of the Tokyo skyline at night using a phone's night mode feature.
13. The speaker used a washing machine with a unique design in a small shop in Tokyo.
14. The speaker visited a love hotel in the red light district of Tokyo.
15. The speaker drank green tea at a café in Tokyo.
16. The speaker used Google Play and Google Lens to translate Japanese text.
17. The speaker's phone had a 4,500 mAh battery that lasted for over 24 hours.
18. The speaker preferred to use the fingerprint unlock feature on their phone.
19. The speaker visited a small shop that sold skewers and other food.
20. The speaker took a photo of the Brooklyn Bridge, Eiffel Tower, and Statue of Liberty in Tokyo.
21. The speaker returned to the airport to fly back to Milan.
22. The speaker arrived back in Milan on Wednesday, December 6th, at 10:10 am.
23. The speaker's trip to Japan was made possible by a lounge at the airport that cost €18.
24. The speaker took two showers at the lounge during their layovers.
25. The speaker's total travel time, including flights and layovers, was 45 hours.