Japan

It was nearly time to bid Japan farewell but we had two nights to discover more in Tokyo. On this, our second visit, were better prepared for the overwhelming nature of this metropolis. This time Inside Japan housed us in a totally different area, the incredibly bustling, extremely youth-oriented Shinjuku. The Groove Hotel was actually home to a massive entertainment center on the lower levels which we may have enjoyed just for kicks, but we had another agenda. It was…

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Beginning in Tokyo, one of the largest cities in the world, it felt overwhelming from day one. I didn’t know where to start so this is where IJ came to the rescue, organizing our first day with an English-speaking Japanese man who began our day by giving us a primer in the subways and trains. After this we felt we could conquer the train system anywhere. Not quite true, but still invaluable (n.b. it gets easier when you aren’t in…

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