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Shinkansen Stopover In Shizuoka For A Taste Of Raw Tuna

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My last stop on my way back to Tokyo, during my 7 day city hop through Japan, was in Shizuoka. The city is known for its mouthwatering tuna, green tea and wasabi.

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My final stop on the way back to Tokyo. I was truly exhausted after my 7 day intense city hop adventure and only wanted to spend a few hours in Shizuoka.

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Shizuoka is a nice quite city between Nagoya and Tokyo. It is not as busy as Osaka or Tokyo but does deliver that pure Japanese cultural vibe.

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I tried some of their famous Udon dishes alongside a bowl of freshly chopped Tuna sashimi.

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I also discovered another 109 shopping mall in the Shizuoka city center. Seems like 109 is setting up franchises, hopefully it will make its way to the Western world on day.

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Shimizu Port boasts the largest haul of tuna in all Japan. Kanbara Harbour enjoys a prosperous haul of sakura ebi, and Mochimune Harbour enjoys a prosperous haul of shirasu sardines.

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Another renowned model brand, Bandai, produces its Gundam models exclusively at its Bandai Hobby Center plant in the town since its inception.

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