Tokyo Metro Subway Museum
Tokyo Metro Museum One of my gripes with Tokyo Metro is that they did away with eki stamps. Nonetheless, I am also a rail fan. When I heard the museum…
Choshi – Choshi Port Tower and Electric Railway
Choshi Port Tower and Electric Railway Choshi was far. I only went out this way to get my All Japan Towers stamp and to ride Choshi Electric Railway (saw it…
Chiba – Sakura Castle ruins
Sakura Castle The last few trips have been about exploring castles. Along with that, are the ‘100 Best Castles’ and gojoin (castle seals) I like to get. I was staying…
Narita airport to Tokyo by trains
Getting to Tokyo Station from Narita Airport There are 2 express trains that can take you to Tokyo station or close by. That is the Narita Express or N’EX and…
Sanada Tribute
Sanada Tribute One of my favorite Samurai was Yukimura Sanada. When I went to Japan, I made sure I visited some of the Sanada clan areas. One of the places…
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…
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…
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…
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…