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Woke up today with a slight feverish feeling but it was quickly dispelled when the adrenaline of anticipation kicked in. Either that or it could be due to the 2 panadol pills. However our plan to scale the highest mountain in japan was thwarted by the closure of the mountain during winter time - we can only stay at the foot of the mountain and enjoy the ice cap from below. So we ditched our plans, and went for more mind numbling shopping at shinjuku, much to the delight of my shopping possessed brother. An interesting fact to note of shinjuku is that there is an astonishing average of 2 million people who pass through the shinjuku keisatsu (subway) everyday, easily making it one of the busiest rail station in the world. And no kidding, there ARE indeed many people zipping past us in a zombie-like yet efficient manner. Did i mention that everyone stands on the left side of the escalator, making room for those who are rushing to use the right side? And that they actually queue up while waiting for the train, no matter how packed the place is? Really amazing stuff here. Super disciplined. And not to mention polite. This country can easily be the place where you hear the most "Thank you's" rattered out in a fashion that only be done by reproducing it millions of times everyday. Add that with a smile and a willingless to ensure that you get the best, and you become the happiest customer. Not to say its good - coming from a country with bad service can be discomforting as it may get some used to before the becoming oblivious to all the pearly whites beamed at you.