Kashima, Japan

... . I ate soba with my host parents then we visited the Imari Shrine and Temple at midnight. On New Year's day we went to Kashima to visit a big Shrine. I wore a kimono. I don't think anyone else in Japan did though. At least someone is carrying on ...

... there was none.. and I'm on this train for at least an hour and thirty minutes. On the way to my hometown here - Kashima.. I convinced a friend to come with me... and I forgot my map but once again thankgod for Tatsu. I remembered which train he ...