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TOKYO DAY 2: The JR Yamanote Line

 The  JR Yamanote Line : Called the Tokyo green line because all trains have the color green, and maps show the route in green.  21.44 mile circumference. Runs from 4:26AM to 1:20AM. During rush hour, runs every 2.5 minutes. Stops at all 30 stations. JR Shinjuku Station could well be the world's busiest train hub with over 3 million passengers/day. Takes one hour for a full circle. Breakfast, part 1. Breakfast noodles. Then off on our Yamanote Line adventure.  First stop, Harajuku Station for Takeshita Street shopping, The newest station, Takanawa Gateway, Got off at the Otemachi Station for more shopping,  Walked to the other side at Ueno Station. Note the do not take photos sign,  This shop sold pig knuckles and other assorted pork parts. Seaweeds. Finally, Ueno Station side. Went to our Westin Club for drinks and dinner. Assorted appetizers, including a wonderful borsch/beef soup, with Glenlivet on rocks and a Cabernet Sauignon. A satisfying 6684 steps t...