I originally started this with podcasts in 2012 and found the process way too time consuming.  But I have a new way of doing the blogs and podcasts that can be much less time consuming so I will see if I can get this system up and working.  On each blog I will post short notes.

You unlock this door with the key of final revelation,

into another dimension of understanding,

a dimension of hearing what is unsaid

a dimension of seeing the usual

you are moving into a land of inscrutability and vague substance

You’ve just crossed over into…..Japan

Get a passport.

Do you need a Visa?

Who to contact to get a flight?  Now some airline companies have cheaper prices than general websites such as Travelocity.

Ride the trains.  Get a pass?

What kind of “money” to use?  Now ATM (cash cards, debit cards) can be readily used at Seven Eleven or other convenience stores which are more prevalent than all banks and post offices put together.

HOTEL

Executive

Business

size

smoking

Tourist – Ryokan?

price

wake up

Vagabond

Kaosan

Sakura

Getting stuck out late at night

Sleep in the Manga shops – beware of smoke

Internet as well – booth types require address in Japan

Capsule Hotel

Agoda.com is a good site to find almost any place to stay in Japan.  AirBnB hosting is also available.  Small business hotels can be found using Goggle Maps.

SENTO

teaching in Japan