The little trains that keep chugging on down the line…

Way back in 2005, I rode a small two-car train in the rural countryside of Fukushima (Fukushima Line, I believe), from Koriyama to Fukushima. I had always thought all the trains were as big, modern and busy as the ones in Tokyo...but I soon learned different. There's something nostalgic about the rural trains, and I …

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I Feel A Draft #5: Top Ten Things to Do Around Saitama…

Saitama, Japan is a great place to live, personally speaking. Known for many historical sites and places (Tokorozawa Airfield is one that comes to mind) cities like Omiya, Urawa and Kawagoe have everything that Tokyo and its suburbs have to offer, while nestled in the countryside. There are still plenty of transportation options, that match …

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