This was 6/21, the day before my birthday, and I decided to get up insanely early to get to Nikka Brewery at its opening, since I was supposed to pick up my rental at 11. I would definitely be late, every train to Otaru was a local, and took about 40 min. Then I boarded…

Japan – Day Four
This was a bit tougher day. A total of about 8 hours on two trains. At least this time I caught the right ones. It’s surprising how tiring it is managing all the planes trains and automobiles in a foreign language and on a schedule to make your day work. I left Tokyo early Tuesday…

Japan – Day Three
Best. Day. Ever.

Japan – Day Two
So. Many. Shrines and palaces.

Japan – Day One
Wow. I’m sooooo exhausted. 11 hour flight, two hour layover, one hour flight, one hour “limousine” bus ride, Ramen, JR Rail Pass redemption, and a shower means I haven’t slept for 24 hours. But, I’m here, and things are mostly-sorted. Tomorrow is Kyoto. I’m not exactly sure what that entails, but I have a few…