Japan March – April 2024
Japan March 2024 trip Goshuin – pilgrimage calligraphy stamps. This trip had a different feel to it. There was an emphasis on going to different places, getting stamps, getting Goshuin…
Tottori Railway Journey – Toritetsu
Toritetsu journey I can’t believe what I came across. Uggghhh. LOL. As I was doing my research and scheduling my path for Chizu Express and Wakasa railway, I started looking…
Japanese Monorails
Japanese Monorail experience 2018 TO 2024 I love Japanese trains Ever since I started to traveling Japan, I started to appreciate the train system. It’s one thing to admire their…
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…
All Japan Towers stamp rally part 1
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…
My Eki Stamps 2024
As I mentioned before, I’ve seen eki stamps, but never put any energy into them. Just like most that don’t really pay attention, I would stamp a piece of paper…
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…