What I’m Most Looking Forward to in Japan 2024

My dear friend Ingrid asked me the other day what I'm most looking forward to in Japan this year. It's been four and a half years since my last trip. I told her the first thing I'm going to do when I arrive is go to the konbini (convenience store) at Narita Airport and buy … Continue reading What I’m Most Looking Forward to in Japan 2024

Japanese trains ❤️

the front of a Japan Rail Pass

Trains The first time I flew into Tokyo I was quite nervous about the Tokyo train system.... It is very extensive. Greater Tokyo, in fact, has the most extensive urban rail network in the world. According to Wikipedia, it has 158 different lines, 48 operators, 4,715km of track and 2,210 stations.... Slightly overwhelming. I needn't … Continue reading Japanese trains ❤️