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…
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…
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…
Wandering Leopard 2023 – The return to Japan
Wandering Leopard traversing Japan. The Return of Wandering Leopard Japan reopened its borders in late 2022. I have been planning through the pandemic about what I would do in Japan…
Visit to Edo Culture Complex and Kanda Shrine 2020
Visit to Edo Culture Complex and Kanda Shrine 2020 An few blocks away from Akihabara is the Kanda Shrine and Edo Culture Complex. Beautiful design and like many of these…
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation room 2019
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building observation room One of the free observation decks in Tokyo is the Tokyo Metropolitan Gov Building. I crossed an elevated bridge and walked inside. The staff…