A must-read article about life in Japan during this economically troubled time. While I have had mixed thoughts about leaving Japan 2 years ago, the more I read about the economic situation there the more I think I made the right choice. Have a read here at the BBC website.
On a happier note, watch this good BBC video about the Shinkansen, celebrating 45 years of glorious service. Note the average train delay - 6 seconds.
Now lets hope that the California version now in development can be just as good.
Watch this fascinating behind-the-scenes video now how the Shinkansen is able to keep train delays down to single-second-digits.
While I am at it, let me through in the following photo, from this travel article at the New York Times. I just think it looks cool.
Alex
