So supposedly some crazy guy predicted that the Tokai Earthquake, which all Shizuoka JETs are pretty sure will signify the end of life as we know it, will happen this weekend. Respect for the Aged Day on Monday means a 3-day weekend, so all things considered we figured it was a good time to peace out. So we're off to Osaka! We nearly missed our first train this morning, but the conductor took pity on the gaijin staring forlornly at the just-closed doors and let us in. And we successfully made it onto the (hopefully correct) Shinkansen! And found 2 undeserved seats next to each other! It's like a plane but with leg room. My ears are popping and Kory is eating rice crackers. Ok laterz!





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