Art, History, & Culture

The view from the hotel was Nagano Station, and lots of people carrying umbrellas. I was up since the small hours and I could hear the rain on my window. It set the pace for the day, since it never rushed, nor did it slow down; it was as constant as it could be and […]

Fresh out of the gates at 06:40 to make sure I caught the first decent train to Matsumoto, I find myself lost in the area around Shinjuku Station. Yes, I’d read about this in books, but nothing preps you for the reality of things. This is no Tokyo Station, no. I mean, you expect a