I've been lucky enough to take a few trips on Japan's excellent Shinkansen trains. Last October, we went on a day trip from Kyoto to Hiroshima and the trips there and back were fast, comfortable and - for this train geek - exciting. I'll admit that going all that distance (about 360km!!) and back in… Continue reading Memories of Japan: Shinkansen!
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Japan: not how I thought it would pan out…
So. Guess who woke up with chickenpox this morning? Yep. And so far away from home. And with a flight back to London on Wednesday morning. And a ton of work responsibilities waiting for me when I get there. I'm so frustrated I could scream. I thought I'd picked up the flu or just a… Continue reading Japan: not how I thought it would pan out…
Japan day three: Hiroshima and Miyajima day-trip
Another day, another excuse to get on a Shinkansen. Any excuse will do! We spent day three of our Japan trip in Hiroshima, with a side excursion to Miyajima Island. I definitely preferred the latter, as the excellent weather made both the boat ride from Hiroshima Peace Park, and the walk around the island, an… Continue reading Japan day three: Hiroshima and Miyajima day-trip
