Hello! Sorry- I havent had internet access for a couple of days as i have been staying in a capsule hotel. I was expecting it to be really modern but it wasnt really. You slept in these cubicles which were the same colour as our lovely upstairs bathroom suite- for those of you who have had the pleasure if seeing it. It was so hot aswel- like being in an incubator, but it was an experience, especially the communal showers. The view from the top was amazing...you could see what is now known as the "golden turd" which i think- actually- is abit of an architectual masterpiece- its gold and pretty.



Unfortunately Japan decided to have a public holiday this weekend and so all of my plans to go to Kyoto were scuppered! There were no nught busses left. Although i love the place it really isnt an easy place to travel. Im going to have to come back i think as there are lots of places I want to see that just wouldnt be possible in a week.

I have just left my Aussy friend- she managed to get a ticket to Kyoto on the train as she had a Japan Rail pass that she brought at home- with it train fares are free withut it it would have cost be 100 quid to get to Kyoto.

Went up to see Mt Fuji yesterday. Went to a little town which has hot springs but only if ur prepared to go nuddy. It was a cute place but because of the bank holiday was pretty packed.

Am back in my cosey hostel now just going to indulge in a cookies and cream KitKat- i dont know why they dont have them in England.

Over the next couple of days will be checking out Harajuku and some of the Art galleries and museums round Tokyo.

Miss everyone and cant wait to get on the phone to people. Oh yes- my phone hasnt been working at all. I dont think it has quad band so i havent had any signal at all. Sorry if you have been trying to contact me...


Lots and Lots of Love!!

Jos xxxxxxxx