Tag Archives: Japan

Japan 2026 – Our time in Kyoto – Pt 1

Posted on November 6, 2026 by herktrav

We started our day by gathering with the group and boarding our bus to the Hiroshima train station. There was definitely an increase in the traffic on the roads – and then there was the train station, bustling with activity … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Moving on to Hiroshima

Posted on November 5, 2026 by herktrav

Today is one of those days that shouldn’t excite us as much as it does – our first ride on the Shinkansen or Japanese Bullet Train. We’ve traveled by train plenty of times in different countries, but this is one … Continue reading →

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Japan 2026 – Kon’nichiwa! Time for a planning update…

Posted on August 1, 2026 by herktrav

Although it has just been a month, it already feels like our river cruise was ages ago. The hands on the clock seem to move so fast that we may use them as a fan. With that said, it won’t … Continue reading →

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2026 Travels – An update – We’re ready to go.

Posted on January 13, 2026 by herktrav

If you read the two previous posts, you know that we are planning to go on a River Cruise in Europe and then a tour of Japan in the fall. I can officially give you a ‘two thumbs up’ signal, … Continue reading →

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2026 Japan – Tilting the Travel Globe!

Posted on October 29, 2025 by herktrav

Kon’nichiwa! In the previous post, I eluded to future plans. Well, it’s now official: next fall we are booked for a tour of Japan. We will be spending sixteen days exploring and learning about the “Land of the Rising Sun”. … Continue reading →

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