I go to Nagano.

Not much cooler.

At zebra crossings in Japan, they play ‘Coming Through The Rye’. This is another demonstration of what a civilized country Japan is.

Here is a Japanese take. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDuCBVhFRKE

I go to Zenkoji. It is amazing.

I meet my friends and we creep through a black tunnel under the holy Buddha.

We stay at a local guest house and have a fabulous meal.

Here is a tip for squeezing out pleasure in Japan – travel with Japanese friends.