Shinkansen – Dr Rob Spence

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Big in Japan 2

January 28, 2016By Rob Spence • Posted in Travel Tags: – Japan, Kyoto, Philosopher's Way, Shinkansen • 2 Comments

We took the Shinkansen bullet train to Kyoto from Tokyo. These trains are an absolute delight: spacious, smooth, quiet, incredibly fast, and punctual to the second. Mobile phones are banned completely, except in the space between carriages, and even then, you are expected to keep it quiet. The result is a carefree and relaxing journey,… Continue reading Big in Japan 2

Big in Japan 1

January 26, 2016By Rob Spence • Posted in Travel Tags: – Hello Kitty, Japan, Shinjuku, Shinkansen, Tokyo • No Comments

In October and November last year, ‘er indoors and I travelled to Japan. We stayed in Tokyo, Kyoto and Kanazawa, and travelled to Hiroshima too. It was an absolutely fascinating trip, during which most of my preconceptions about the country were challenged, and I felt that I learned a lot, but also that there was… Continue reading Big in Japan 1