Happy Birthday Rip! I know it technically you already celebrated since your’re vacationing in Japan but back on the west coast it’s still the 17th so you can keep the party going for another day!
Ended my 20s in Japan, and now finishing my first year of my 30s in the same country. Learned a lot over this time of solo travel. Hoping to build upon my knowledge as time now moves faster than ever. To another year (31).
The bullet train (新幹線) is a fantastic experience. Very pleased about getting to use it for more than 30min on this visit. The ride is about as seamless as can be for speedy transportation.