2024 JR Pass increase price and making it worth it.
I have been a fan of the JR Pass since 2017. I have gotten one every year (except the pandemic years) and I had always felt they were worth it.…
Gojoin – Castle Seals
GOJOIN – CASTLE SEALS One thing I didn’t expect to get deep into was Gojoin. Last year (2023) I visited a few castles, but didn’t focus on stamps. Japan released…
Injury in Japan – blisters
I have never had blisters before, but this trip, it was my hinderance. I decided to use my barely used Adidas. I have these comfortable Puma (mesh type shoe), but…
Stamping Japan – All Japan Towers stamp rally
When I came across the All Japan Towers (japantowers.jp), I thought it was a good reason to go check out towers and get a stamp. Some of the towers I…
Arrival in Japan and staying the night at Narita Airport
I arrived at Narita Airport and I had 5hrs until my flight to Sapporo. I had a small adventure before trying to get on that flight and I missed it…
Wandering Leopard Japan 2024 part 1 – Taoyuan Airport arrival
It wasn’t my 1st time in Taoyuan airport, but I decided to make the most of it while I waited for 3 hours. After a long flight, we arrived around…
Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage info
Shikoku 88 Pilgrimage I’ve been fascinated with this pilgrimage since I started going to Shikoku. The pilgrimage is a 1200 km walk and usually it takes 40-60 days. You walk…
Stamping Japan
NEW FASCINATION – STAMPS In my recent trips to Japan, I have been trying to soak in more of the sub cultures and hobbies. One thing I didn’t realize was…
Day 1 – Arrival to Kansai
I flew from the Philippines to Kansai international airport. Once I got my luggage, I immediately started to go to the train area. I asked to get the Rapi:t train,…