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Tokyo 2025 – Day 4 – Hakone Tour – Shinjuku Dinner – March 12, 2025   After our Hakone trip, we arrived back in Tokyo around 6 PM. Our dinner mission led us to an SMBC Bank, hoping its vicinity would offer good restaurant options. Shinjuku’s restaurant scene is vast! We finally chose Café Restaurant Gusto. A short wait (about 5 minutes) landed us a table. The restaurant was clean and had nicely separated tables, perfect for privacy. Prices were very affordable. It was incredibly kid-friendly, offering a kids' menu and children's dining sets.   The electronic ordering system was mostly user-friendly, though some items, like the unlimited drink options for combo meals, were a bit confusing. I ordered omurice and fries – delicious and satisfying! We even had dessert; those strawberries were too tempting to pass up. Self-checkout made payment easy. Thanks again to Ate and Kuya for dinner! Arigato Gozaimasu! The service was good, the food affo...

A Day in Shinjuku, Tokyo's Tech and Shopping Hub   After indulging in a delightful sushi feast at Kurasushi, we decided to head to Shinjuku, a bustling district in Tokyo known for its impressive array of gadget shops. Tokyo, a city that seamlessly blends tradition with cutting-edge technology, is renowned for its high-quality gadgets. What's even more appealing is that these tech treasures often come with a price tag that's significantly cheaper than what we'd find back home in the Philippines. Shinjuku isn't just a tech paradise; it's also the commuting capital of Tokyo, boasting the busiest train station in the world. Amid the hustle and bustle, you'll find some of Tokyo's tallest buildings reaching for the sky, a testament to the city's architectural prowess. But Shinjuku isn't all work and no play. The district is also home to a plethora of shopping malls, bars, and clubs, offering endless entertainment options for locals and tourists alike. ...