We are in Tokyo now but I thought I’d share some last photos from Toyama and Takaoka Most of the manhole covers in Toyama were painted. Is there a more generic name these days? Where did “manhole” come from anyway? School zone. Beware of speedy kids. A typical street in Toyama. What to drink? Why…
Day: April 29, 2025
Shazam, we’re in Tokyo
A massive city. The largest city on earth. Could be its own country. Bustling, busy, lots of people looking trendy. Big City, Earth. That was our last ride on. Shinkansen (from Toyama to Tokyo). Last stop on our 6 six week blitz through Japan. First day of Golden Week. Kind of a spring break for…
Tokyo head-on
The train we got on in Toyama this morning was full by the time we hit Tokyo Station. And then it emptied. I expected the worst at the station: a rush of people coming from every direction aggravated at me for getting in the way. Instead, although plentiful with people, the exit signs were clear and it didn’t seem…