The blog details a Shinkansen journey from Yokohama to Hakata, emphasizing the historical context of the city names and the train station's significance. The author highlights booking experiences, train comfort, and travel speed, while comparing the trip to potential air travel. They recommend early arrival at stations and mention the value of Japan Rail Passes.
The author shares reflections on their vlogs’ performance, noting competitive challenges in gaining views. They highlight four specific vlogs: Harajuku, a Spanish train ride, a Shinkansen experience, and a Langkawi town exploration, inviting viewers to revisit these underappreciated works.
Come on board with me today as I take to rails in Japan on the Nozomi Shinkansen from Yokohama to Hakata (aka Fukuoka) on the southern island of Kyushu. This incredible train reaches speeds of over 200 km/h in the home of the original bullet train, Japan, SIXTY YEARS after the first bullet train was …
Continue reading Train Journeys – Full Shinkansen Experience From Yokohama to Hakata
Hi All! Today I continue my July of reviewing shorts from earlier this year. After Tokyo I clearly slowed down only doing three from leaving Tokyo to leaving Japan altogether. I stayed in Fukuoka and today's shorts feature the Shinkansen adventure to Fukuoka, and a couple of day trips I did from there - to …
Continue reading Saturday Shorts: The Road (Rails) to Fukuoka and Around
So what do you need to know if headed to Japan? Today I’ll talk a little about the people, customs, language and culture, things to be aware of as a foreigner, and talk a bit about transport and accommodation options. And as always I will finish with a few recommendations on what to see and where to go in incredible Japan! Thanks for joining me!
Okay so yeah, if you’ve followed this blog for long enough you will know that I am a major fan of one kind of transport – and that’s train. It’s pretty awesome and leaves buses for dead! But why do I love it so much? Train travel is varied There are so many different types …
Continue reading Why Trains are the ULTIMATE form of Transport
It seems odd that I’ve never done a post specifically on the Shinkansen before. One reason is that I didn’t have ANY pictures despite having used the Shinkansen many times since first visiting Japan in 2011. So today’s Train Journeys is going to look at this Japanese marvel of modern technology getting you from A …
Whether you’re here to live, or here backpacking you are going to have to get from point A to point B somehow. I was considering doing a post all about transport in Japan and including driving, because for many people coming here to live and teach driving is an essential part of the day and …
Continue reading Japan Survival Guide Part 3: Getting around Japan by Rail!
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
A Scottish island girl exploring the world on a budget
exposing the inner-world of my brain
My second blog page
Put pictures on your travel dreams
The beautiful picture of angels makes you happy.
inspiring journeys and friendly advice
Andy's World Journeys 