Our first update from Tokyo, Japan. Photos by Jake Mein, Adrian Vercoe & Matt Hosey.
After 19 hours of traveling (I realise that sounds a bit long, but we flew Jetstar) we made it to Japan in one piece. We’ve managed to meet up with Trevor Houlihan and ex-pat Kiwi Simon Lockett who have vast knowledge of pretty much every spot in Tokyo. Needless to say we’re in good hands.
4am start got the better of Popey, Auckland Airport. Photo: Jake Mein.
In-transit. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.
Yep, Neckface is big in Japan. Photo: Jake Mein.
There is not much better. Photo: Jake Mein.
Yep. Photo: Jake Mein.
Popey showing off his new pro model shoe. Photo: Jake Mein.
Brutal. Photo: Jake Mein.
Fishing for a skateboard. Photo: Jake Mein.
Central Tokyo huck. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.
Getting amongst the traffic. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.
Trevor Houlihan, switch pivot. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.
Even with a badly sprained ankle Pope maintains his perma-grin. Photo: Jake Mein.
Rather swollen. Photo: Matt Hosey.
Kichijoji spot. Photo: Jake Mein.
Mosey in Odaiba. Photo: Jake Mein.
Odaiba. Photo: Jake Mein.
Tour guide Simon Lockett. Photo: Jake Mein.
Kichijoji cherry blossom. Photo: Adrian Vercoe.
Just a taste of what’s to come. Check back soon for part 2.