Konnichiwa! We’ve Arrived in Japan! (March 17, 2016)

Hello Lover Princess & Dear Friends,

We finally reached the country of Japan! Strapped in to my special bear chair and soon to be hoisted atop my personal human beast of burden, I was ready to rock the land of the Samurai!

The port we found ourselves in was Nagasaki. We did a little touring of the city before we headed to our hotel for the night. We visited Fort Dejima, and the Nagasaki Peace Statue. 

It is sad to think of all the humans who were incinerated by the nuclear bomb. Kristin teared up at the thought of all the innocent people dying, but also said that as a nation Japan kinda deserved it seeing as the bombings saved Allied lives and Japan had been the aggressor and did all kinds of f&*ked up things to its neighboring countries, including genocide, and raping women. FYI, Korea is still waiting for an official apology for the raping… So… there you have it… Heh… Awkward…

Let’s not dwell on the past! Today the Japanese people are the friendliest people I’ve ever met!

Tomorrow we are going to see two awesome castles but first we have to get to Okayama to spend the night. So, tonight we got to ride on the super-fast and totally awesome Shinkansen! 

It’s even more awesome that bears get to ride for free! D&K had to get special Japan Rail Passes to save lots of money on tickets. I don’t get my own seat though, so that’s the only downside.

So far Japan is great. Friendly people, free train rides, and it’s very pretty. Check out this early to bloom cherry blossom tree! 

I also approve of the Japanese diet—Fish, fish, and more fish! Yum!

I know it’s only for a week, but I think I’m going to be really happy here. Of course, I’ll be even happier to come home to you, my love.

Oyasuminasai my darling, and sweet dreams to everyone!
Erich Tenhunen