Back in Osaka 3/2024
This was an unplanned day (as I was originally suppose to fly in from Sapporo), so I tried to do a few things. I was definitely on a eki stamp…
A day in Nagoya 3/2024
This portion of my trip was unplanned, so there some ideas on what to do. I initially thought about spending the day going around and getting eki stamps, but to…
Tokyo and Nagoya 3/2024
After waking up in Narita, I waited until the JR office opened up and got my JR Pass started. I immediately went to Tokyo. Since this part of the trip…
Chiba and Narita city 2024
I had a 6hr layover from Narita airport to New Chitose airport in Sapporo (which I missed by 10mins). During that time, I decided to go to Chiba to start…
JR Hokuriku Arch Pass experience
Why the Hokuriku Arch Pass This trip, I decided to try the Hokuriku Arch Pass and Kansai Wide Area Pass. Usually people get the National JR Pass and that gives…
Taiwan Layover – MRT and Taipei 101
I had a 6hr layover in Taiwan. I was sort of pushing it, but I really wanted to get some station stamps and see Taipei 101. After leaving immigration, I…
Kansai 2023 – Kyoto and Taisho split day
Since it was a long time since I was back in Japan, I had many goals. One was to complete the Fushimi Inari Shrine hike. To beat the crowds, I…
Visit to Nikkei National Museum – Washi exhibition 2021
When it comes to Japanese culture, I try to experience it when available. I saw that Burnaby had a Japanese museum and I had a chance to check it out.…
1st things I do once I arrive to Narita airport – JR Pass and Suica
Get your stuff!!! As soon as I get past immigration, I head down to where the trains are. Give my voucher and get the JR Pass Buy Keisei ticket to…
Wandering Leopard July 2024 – New route with Hokuriku Arch Pass, Kansai wide area pass and planning
July 2024 trip planning The price increase for the regular JR Pass is a bit much. I still feel it CAN be worth it.. depending on how much you are…