Jan does Japan - Travel stories and pictures from Japan

Hachijo-jima. March, 2003	Hachijo-jima is an island situated approximately 300 kilometers south of Tokyo, and is an excellent place to visit in order to escape the concrete jungle for a few days. Unfortunately, I was not very lucky with the weather when going.	Recommend Book From Amazon.com
Nikko & Kinugawa, January, 2003	Nikko is one of Japan's most important historical areas, and nearby Kinugawa is a town known for its many hot spring resorts. As they are located close to Tokyo, I paid them both a short visit.	Recommend Book From Amazon.com
Okinawa, November 2002	I had the great pleasure of visiting Iriomote-jima, the last major island in Okinawa yet to be developed. Although I worry about the island's future, I had an excellent time. It certainly is Japan's last paradise.	Recommend Book From Amazon.com

Izu-hanto, October 2002	Previously a destination for Japanese honeymooners, Izu-Hanto has now been reduced to a popular weekend destination for Tokyoites. The rugged coastline, however, is beautiful.	Recommend Book From Amazon.com
Matsushima, September 2002	Matsushima, considered to be one of Japan's 3 Great Sights, is not really all what it is made out to be. Still, I went there on a short trip, and managed to take a few pictures.	Recommend Book From Amazon.com
August, 2002, Fukuoka	August 2-4, I went to Fukuoka for the Asian Pacific Speech Contest. As student judge, I was flown down for free, and had an excellent time. Forrest went with me, but we also made lots of new friends while down there.	Recommend Book From Amazon.com