I know, it's been a while since I last blogged. I still have the rest of my Japan trip blog entries PLUS I also went on an 8-day South Korea trip last month! I have a lot of backlogs but I feel very thankful and grateful for I have experienced going to these amazing countries.
Let's get on with the backlogs!
I went to Japan last March 9 - 15, 2016. It's been over two months and I still find myself daydreaming about my trip. Here's a list of things I love (and miss!) about Japan:
1. The efficient transportation system
Riding the Shinkansen is very efficient!
Taking public transportation in Japan is very convenient. We never rode a cab during our trip because the trains were THAT efficient. From their normal trains to bullet trains, going around Tokyo and other areas was hassle-free. The probability of the trains getting delayed or broken was close to 0% so we were able to follow our itinerary perfectly.
We first stayed in a hotel near Tokyo Station then transferred to a hotel near Ikebukuro Station. Since Tokyo Station is the main station, it is connected to the major railway lines. Ikebukuro Station is part of the Yamanote line which is connected to Shibuya, Harajuku, Shinjuku, etc.
The stations and the trains itself were also clean. I also adored the underground shops and the different "sounds" of the Tokyo subway!
