Trip Reports

The combination of Global Entry and no checked bags makes for a speedy entry into the United States, even at a busy airport like JFK.

In total, I had been awake for 44 hours with a mere 2-hour nap in the middle of it.

Economy class on Japan Airlines is more than comfortable, but I think I prefer taking the evening flight to New York, flight JL4, over this one.

I got lucky sitting on the right side of the plane during an approach into JFK last week.

All cars aboard the Shinkansen maintain a library-like atmosphere, kind of like the quiet car on Amtrak back home.

A scenic drive through the Japanese countryside took us to a local ice cream shop and a store selling local foods and goods.

I rode a reserved-seat commuter train into downtown Tokyo today to avoid the morning rush hour trains.

I spotted a tap-to-pay turnstile at a Tokyo train station for the first time today, just like OMNY back in New York City.

Read about my routine flight on the JAL A350 to Tokyo with great food, comfortable sleep, and poor Wi-Fi.

I've found old travel photos, model airplanes, and more while digging through closets at my Tokyo house.