I bought my tickets this morning. I leave on the 15th of November and I come back on the 4th of December. I am supposed to have my passport by the 13th, cutting it close but I should be good. I am not looking forward to the 15th. 11 hour flight, then an hour long train ride to tokyo followed by another three hour train ride up to northern Japan where my friend lives. I will get to ride the bullet train up there which should be fun. I would be much happier if I wasn’t going alone but them the breaks. I will be sure to take lots of pictures and everything.

Anyone out there been to Japan, particularly the northern part? Any tips or things I should see?