Day 5 - off to Nagoya

When we meet at 6:30 and go to the fish market, it's pouring rain. Raphael has decided to join us. We arrive at the fish market soaking wet, only to find out it's closed. We then accept the recommendation to eat sushi on site - as I said, it's 7:30. It's a peculiar breakfast but the most amazing sushi I've ever had - but also one of the most expensive.

On the way back, we also visit the Tsukiji Hongwanji Buddha Temple with its beautiful furnishings.

After that, we go back to the hotel and from there to the train station. After a short discussion, we decide to take the train instead of a taxi, even though none of the guys have rain gear. "We always got a packing list in middle school"

We're waiting for the Shinkansen, which runs as frequently as the subway. Within 10 minutes, three trains depart for Nagoya alone.

Before that, we treat ourselves to a coffee brewed in an original way. It's a new variation of espresso. The coffee types are paid according to their country of origin, i.e. Colombia costs 550 yen (about €4) - Panama costs 1550 yen.

The punctuality of the train is impressive. There's even a conductor sticking out of the last car in the station.

We have reserved tickets and the whole journey is very comfortable.

Unfortunately, the view is not impressive now due to the weather, but you can see the deciduous forests on the mountain slopes - greetings from Karate Kid.

The hotel in Nagoya is near the "Ocean 21" and it's okay.

But the rooms are really tiny. There's not even a closet. After registering at the Robocup arena, we go to the nearby restaurants. They're located in the square in front of Legoland and have a corresponding style. But the food is very diverse and looks good too. In the end, we decide on a restaurant where steaks are cooked on several "Weber grills".

The grills are practically in the kitchen with the coals. In the end, there are also dancing fountains in the central square.

The guys don't want to extensively test the arena but prefer to work in their rooms. On the way back, we try to catch a view from a 51-story building, but unfortunately there are no freely accessible windows.

After the others go to the hotel, I decide to take a small walk and go to the Nagoya TV Tower with a great view of the city.

A small performance like the Ice Princess is shown on the observation deck. At first, it seemed suspicious to me, but the light effects were great.

Now it's getting exciting when it starts tomorrow.