mrwunrfl: Happy trails to you....
 

I think you leave tomorrow. kuranosuke and I and everyone else will be waiting for that first trip report from the road in Japan. Care to share your final itinerary so we can plot you on the map?
I am so envious, but it doesn't get in the way of telling you to have a GREAT TRIP! And bring back that Hanshin Tiger towel w/some good Koshien ballpark dirt on it.

thanks, Eileen, I will try to keep you posted. First stop is Nagasaki for the weekend.

Meet Mike at Fukuoka airport on Monday. Then, I am not sure. Maybe we will go to Shimonoseki, or maybe stay in Fukuoka prefecture. Hiroshima at the Rihga Royal, internet special rate (thinks to KimJapan). Carp baseball. Then Kyoto and the Westin Miyako (thanks for your advice). Tigers baseball on the 26th.

Still haven't planned out the last few days, but will be heading to the San-in coast. To Matsue, for sure.

mrwunrfl, have a wonderful trip. Japan is such a wonderful country.

Have a Great trip! I was looking at the Westin Miyako for our next trip so I'll be anxiously awaiting your report.
Aloha!

My guess is he's a happy but tired fella about right now.